IP Insurance Blog
As global patent and other intellectual property (IP) applications gather pace, the development and delivery of IP strategies remain a challenge for companies at both ends of the spectrum. From the largest world companies to the most conceptual start-ups, the perceived importance of IP, in the context of disruption, has… Read more »
IP strategies for SMEs
The European Patent Office have recently published an insightful series of case studies analysing the IP strategies of a number of European-based SMEs. These case studies provide an overview of IP strategies of businesses in different industry sectors, which include areas such as managing patent portfolios; entering partnerships and monitoring… Read more »
This week, the World Intellectual Property Organisation launched their inaugural study on the value of “Intangible Capital” in manufactured goods. The report examined manufactured goods in the period 2000-2014 and highlights the extent to which intangible value, such as brand value and intellectual property, contributes to the overall value of… Read more »
Record numbers of hearings at the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court
In 2013, following recommendations from consultations, the UK government formed the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court. It was introduced as a small claims track for intellectual property disputes, as a low-cost and less complex alternative to the High Court for settling IP disputes. The IPEC is particularly suited to small companies… Read more »
Geographical indications – is whisky ever port?
Port vs. Whisky and Geographical Indications You may have heard of the rules governing the use of certain geographical names in products. For example, you can’t claim to sell sparkling white wine called ‘Champagne’ unless it is produced in the Champagne region of France. Another example is the Cornish Pasty…. Read more »
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Join us for a webinar, hosted by Intellectual Property data provider PatSnap, in which we discuss how IP insurance can protect the products, technology and innovation of businesses. Erik Alsegard and Lewis Parle from our IP team will be talking about the benefits of IP insurance on 21st March at… Read more »
NPEs in Europe
A new report recently published by the data provider Darts-IP details the prevalence of litigation in Europe brought by ‘Non-practicing entities’ (NPEs) over a 10 year period. The report summarises a few findings, including: In the period 2007-17 there was a modest average increase of 19% in NPE involvement in… Read more »
The KitKat Spat
Some of our long term readers will be aware we have been following the ongoing case of Nestle v Mondelez with some interest, and not just because we’re chocolate fanatics! Following an expensive 16-year legal battle, with chocolate rivals Cadbury’s (latterly owned by Mondelez) it was ruled that the KitKat’s attempt… Read more »
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Haters in copyright
High profile copyright infringements in popular music continue as Taylor Swift is in the firing line, once again. She was recently a target for another copyright infringement claim relating to the lyrics contained in mega-hit ‘Shake it off’. Not only is this not the first time Swift has had to… Read more »
Happy World IP Day!
Tomorrow (April 26th) is World IP day! This year’s theme is Powering Change – celebrating women’s innovation and creativity. In the link below you can find out more about World IP day from the World Intellectual Property Organisation which includes an interactive map detailing IP events taking place near you…. Read more »