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UK Patents Update Puts Initiation and Comptroller We Strategy in Focus
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UK Patents Update Puts Initiation and Comptroller We Strategy in Focus

Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Initiation, Comptroller We.

IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Initiation, Comptroller We, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Monday, October 19, 2026
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UK Design Registration Process Outlined with Examination Timeline
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UK Design Registration Process Outlined with Examination Timeline

The UK Intellectual Property Office details the procedural steps and expected timelines for registering a design, including examination duration and applicant responsibilities.

The UK government has provided an updated overview of the design registration process, highlighting key stages and timelines. Applicants can expect a Designs Examiner to review their submissions within approximately 20 working days. The timeline serves as a guide to help applicants understand their responsibilities an…

Friday, October 9, 2026
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UKIPO Details Examination Procedures and Post-Registration Protocols for Registered Designs
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UKIPO Details Examination Procedures and Post-Registration Protocols for Registered Designs

The UK Intellectual Property Office clarifies timelines, objection handling, withdrawal, and marking practices under the Registered Designs Act

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has published comprehensive guidance on the examination process, objection responses, and post-registration procedures for registered designs. Key points include response periods for objections, hearing rights, withdrawal protocols, and marking requirements to protect design…

Friday, October 9, 2026
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Europe Patents Update Puts Agritech Thymes and UK-EU SPS Agreement Strategy in Focus
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Europe Patents Update Puts Agritech Thymes and UK-EU SPS Agreement Strategy in Focus

Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Agritech Thymes, UK-EU SPS Agreement.

IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Agritech Thymes, UK-EU SPS Agreement, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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UK Patents Update Puts Manual and Patent Practice Strategy in Focus
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UK Patents Update Puts Manual and Patent Practice Strategy in Focus

Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Manual, Patent Practice.

IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Manual, Patent Practice, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Europe Patents Update Puts Kemp Webinar and Invention Spotting Strategy in Focus
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Europe Patents Update Puts Kemp Webinar and Invention Spotting Strategy in Focus

Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Kemp Webinar, Invention Spotting.

IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Kemp Webinar, Invention Spotting, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Thursday, October 1, 2026
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UK Intellectual Property Monthly Report: Patent, Trade Mark, and Design Applications for August 2026
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UK Intellectual Property Monthly Report: Patent, Trade Mark, and Design Applications for August 2026

Official statistics detail the volume of IP applications and registrations across patents, trade marks, and designs in the UK for August 2026

The UK government has released its monthly statistical report covering applications and registrations of intellectual property rights, including patents, trade marks, and designs, for August 2026. This data provides a factual overview of IP activity within the UK, supporting transparency and informed decision-making f…

Thursday, September 24, 2026
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EnergyPathways Gains Market Attention Following New UK Intellectual Property Patent Application Disclosure
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EnergyPathways Gains Market Attention Following New UK Intellectual Property Patent Application Disclosure

EnergyPathways’ recent update on its intellectual property patent application has sparked renewed interest among UK investors amid a busy London trading session.

EnergyPathways (LON:EPP) has entered the spotlight after issuing a regulatory disclosure concerning its intellectual property patent application. This development provides a fresh, date-stamped update that market participants are using to reassess the company’s position within the broader context of sector activity an…

Thursday, September 17, 2026
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Strategic Antibody Patent Characterisation Shapes Enforcement and Validity in Brazil
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Strategic Antibody Patent Characterisation Shapes Enforcement and Validity in Brazil

Licks Attorneys highlight how antibody claim definitions during prosecution influence patent scope, validity, and enforcement under Brazilian law, drawing parallels with the US Am…

Patent practitioners in Brazil must carefully consider antibody characterisation in patent applications, as the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) requires precise structural definitions that impact claim scope, enablement, and enforcement. Lessons from the US Supreme Court’s 2023 Amgen v Sanofi decision und…

Thursday, September 10, 2026
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UK IPO Issues Detailed Guidance on Absolute Grounds for Registered Design Refusals
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UK IPO Issues Detailed Guidance on Absolute Grounds for Registered Design Refusals

Comprehensive overview clarifies protection scope under the Registered Designs Act, including design definition, novelty, technical function, and digital media considerations

The UK Intellectual Property Office has published an extensive practice guide addressing absolute grounds for refusal under the Registered Designs Act (RDA). The guidance elaborates on key concepts such as design appearance, product definition, protection of partial designs, color representation, and the treatment of…

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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UKIPO Updates Trade Marks Examination Guide Reflecting Post-Brexit Legal Framework
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UKIPO Updates Trade Marks Examination Guide Reflecting Post-Brexit Legal Framework

The UK Intellectual Property Office revises its trade marks manual to align with assimilated EU law and evolving case law post-Brexit

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has published an updated examination guide for trade marks practice, clarifying the application of the Trade Marks Act 1994 in light of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. The guide emphasizes the continued binding nature of pre-2021 Court of Justice of the European Un…

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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USA Patents Update Puts Exclusive and HK Hong Kong Strategy in Focus
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USA Patents Update Puts Exclusive and HK Hong Kong Strategy in Focus

Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Exclusive, HK Hong Kong.

IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Exclusive, HK Hong Kong, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Monday, September 7, 2026
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UK Patents Update Puts Teradyne and JAKA Teradyne Strategy in Focus
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UK Patents Update Puts Teradyne and JAKA Teradyne Strategy in Focus

Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Teradyne, JAKA Teradyne.

IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Teradyne, JAKA Teradyne, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Friday, September 4, 2026
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USA Patents Update Puts Litigation Department and Year Winner Strategy in Focus
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USA Patents Update Puts Litigation Department and Year Winner Strategy in Focus

Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Litigation Department, Year Winner.

IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Litigation Department, Year Winner, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Friday, September 4, 2026
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USA Patents Update Puts Norton Rose Fulbright and Federal Circuit Strategy in Focus
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USA Patents Update Puts Norton Rose Fulbright and Federal Circuit Strategy in Focus

Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Norton Rose Fulbright, Federal Circuit.

IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Norton Rose Fulbright, Federal Circuit, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Thursday, September 3, 2026
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UK Patents Update Puts Patent Journal and GOV.UK Strategy in Focus
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UK Patents Update Puts Patent Journal and GOV.UK Strategy in Focus

Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Patent Journal, GOV.UK.

IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Patent Journal, GOV.UK, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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UK Patents Update Puts Altilium and Secures Strategy in Focus
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UK Patents Update Puts Altilium and Secures Strategy in Focus

Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Altilium, Secures.

IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Altilium, Secures, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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UK Patents Update Puts Monthly and July Strategy in Focus
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UK Patents Update Puts Monthly and July Strategy in Focus

Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Monthly, July.

IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Monthly, July, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Thursday, August 27, 2026
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