UK
Seize the day on IP tax breaks, says expert
As R&D Expenditure Credit and the Patent Box finally come into effect, accounting specialist says it is up to as many businesses as possible to use the facilities in order to stimulate innovation...  »
Bale’s goal celebration spurs branding campaign
Star footballer in bid to register offbeat design as his personal symbol, with numerous goods in scorer’s sights...  »
Software to crack quality code at EPO and beyond
Technology is on the rise at the European Patent Office – and principal director Ciarán McGinley is excited about the benefits it will bring to the organisation’s stakeholders, writes Matt Packer...  »
Game-changer: Man Utd case scores landmark goal for good faith argument
A dispute over a licensing deal involving Manchester United products has provided copious best-practice lessons for brand transactions – and formally ushered a bold, moral concept into English law, ....  »
Clinical finish to patent litigation threats over UK drug trials
Planned changes to the UK Patents Act are set to protect clinical trials for innovative drugs from infringement litigation, Nick Huber discovers...  »
Watershed for ABS firms as BT dials in
Telecoms operator wins licence to provide full litigation support for motoring claims, under new legal services brand BT Law...  »
Unite trademark case aims to dictate Waterford Crystal’s staffing strategy
‘Geographical indication’ argument used as leverage in union bid to repatriate manufacturer’s workforce...  »
Caped Crusader knocks cricket trademarks for six
‘Likelihood of confusion’ ruling takes wicket from design company’s applications in battle of the bats...  »
Baylis calls for IP in schools as career fails to run like clockwork
Man behind the wind-up radio wants his experience to serve as a lesson to lone inventors – and the UK government...  »
UK names its IP attaché to Southeast Asia
Business veteran Tan Shin Yuan will bring IP management expertise to region tipped to be fourth-largest global market by 2030...  »