St Albans City of Expertise – The cost of growing a business

Champagne corks may be popping in the knowledge that, in the recent City of Expertise – ‘Barriers to Growth’ survey, over 80% of the businesses in St Albans and surrounding area are anticipating growth within the next 2 years.

60% are expecting up to or over 10% growth in productivity. But growth comes at a price – literally!

As members of City of Expertise, we’d encourage you to read the report.

Read more on the City of Expertise website here.

The Court of Appeal upholds decision relating to unjustified threats

The UK Court of Appeal has upheld the High Court decision that communications made using the Amazon IP rights notification and takedown system were unjustified threats of intellectual property litigation.

Lidl v Tesco – The Battle of the Brands

The Court of Appeal has dismissed Tesco’s appeal against the findings of trademark infringement and passing off.

EPO Announces Fee Reduction For Micro-entities

From 1 April 2024, the European Patent Office (EPO) is offering reduced official fees for micro-entities.

CJEU Decision Priority in Design Applications

On the 27th February 2024 the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a decision on priority rights of Community Designs in the EU.

Protecting known ‘substances or compositions’ in medicine

In decision T 1252/20, the EPO has broadened the ability to protect known substances or compositions, for use in medicine.

The Madrid Trade Mark System – Essential Knowledge and Practical Advice

Cleveland Scott York announces the next in its series of webinars - on the Madrid system for international trade mark filing