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Our European, UK and German experts advise on the creation, exploitation and enforcement of IP rights across a wide range of sectors. They provide creative IP solutions and outstanding client service.
MOREOur UK and European design attorneys advise clients on obtaining, exploiting and enforcing intellectual property rights relating to designs. We combine our commercial knowledge with legal expertise to provide high quality advice with outstanding client service. Design law is an area of IP law which interacts with both trade marks and patents. Our team is drawn from both specialisms, enabling us to advise a huge variety of clients on their design enquiries. Moreover, understanding when to pursue design protection in addition, or as an alternative to, filings for patents or trade marks is critical. We seek to advise our clients on the best possible strategy for their innovations, whichever filing strategy they might be considering.
Our highly skilled experts are experienced negotiators and have particular expertise in the management of large portfolios; searching and watching; domain name recovery; and trading standards and customs work.
MOREThe team supports horticultural and biopharma clients, has significant experience in UK plant breeders' rights, can assist clients in obtaining rights across Europe and offers advice on infringement risks associated with rights held by third parties.
MOREThe UPC Court of Appeal confirms its duty to interpret law in line with EU law but cannot seek CJEU rulings on the UPCA or RoP. One-month cost deadline held compatible with EU law.
The UKIPO's second digital transformation consultation confirms key changes to trade mark services, including axing series marks and trialling mediation for IP disputes in 2025.
The UKIPO has opened consultation on reforming UK design law, proposing a single unregistered design right, tackling registration abuse and enhancing GUI and animation protection.
Dr James Short shares his expertise on EPO oppositions and appeals, including cost-effective strategies, hearing preparation, and procedural insights in this in-depth conversation.