Trade marks and branding in China
China is one of the leading global manufacturing hubs and the fastest growing consumer market in the world As an operating base, manufacturing for export to other Asian economies, and as a consumer… read more…
What to expect from the new UK unjustified threats regime
On 27 April 2017, the long-awaited Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017 received Royal Assent The Act follows the Law Commission’s recommendations to reform the regime relating to… read more…
‘Well-known’ trade marks can now be registered in India
On 6th March 2017 the Indian government introduced new rules governing trade mark registrations One of the most interesting developments is the ability to now apply to protect a ‘well-known… read more…
The Value of IP to UK Manufacturing
Successful IP strategy is built on awareness of innovation and astute commercial focus It is simple, but it does not happen by accident In this Brexit year, our recommendation to MTA members is this:… read more…
Unwired Planet v Huawei [2017] EWHC 711- UK High Court hands down landmark decision concerning FRAND licensing for patents essential to ETSI standards
On 5 April 2017, the UK High Court handed down a much anticipated judgment in the Unwired Planet v Huawei FRAND proceedings The full judgment is not available, as it contains information that is… read more…
Further delays likely for start date of the UPC
It has been 40 years in the making and it was widely considered that the Unified Patent Court Agreement (UPCA), which builds on the success of the established European Patent Organisation and aims to… read more…
The importance of maintaining an IP portfolio in an ever evolving digital climate.
Now that we are in March 2017, most New Year’s resolutions have been forgotten, exercise equipment is starting to build dust in the corners of spare bedrooms across the country and dry January is a… read more…
Take a break
The Kit-Kat design is iconic and distinctive for chocolate lovers across Europe and the rest of the world, however, is it in the eyes of the law In 2002 Nestle applied to register the shape of its… read more…
Article 50 finally triggered – is your intellectual property safe? In a word…yes!
IP implications of the UK leaving the EU It is important to note that Mathys & Squire’s ability to represent its clients in the UK or in Europe will not be affected during, or after the Article… read more…
