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Risk of confusion between “NORTH FACE” and “THE DOG FACE”
28 October 2022Read more >Risk of confusion between “NORTH FACE” and “THE DOG FACE” due to the highly distinctive character of the earlier mark (OLG Frankfurt am Main, Beschl. v. 28.06.2022 – 6 W 32/22 – “THE NORTH FACE”/“THE DOG FACE”) In principle, there is no high degree of similarity between the mark “THE NORTH FACE” and the contested sign […]
The end of the “Ten-Day Rule” at the EPO
24 October 2022Read more >It has recently been reported by CIPA that the “ten-day rule” will come to an end following a decision from the Administrative Council of the EPO. Under the existing “ten-day rule” (provided by Rule 126(2) EPC), postal notifications from the European Patent Office are deemed to have been received ten days after their date of […]
EPO referral to the Enlarged Board of Appeal (G2/21)
20 October 2022Read more >In 2021, a referral was made to the Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) in case T116/18 concerning whether post-published evidence (i.e., information not available until after the filing date of a patent application) can be used to demonstrate a technical effect in the assessment of inventive step. The EBA has now issued its non-binding preliminary […]
Congratulations to our Rising Stars 2022
5 October 2022Read more >We are delighted to see that Gemma McGeough, Helen Henderson and Laurie Bray have all been recognised as Rising Stars in Managing IP’s 2022 rankings. Managing IP’s Rising Stars publication recognises some of the best up-and-coming IP practitioners who have contributed to the success of their firms and clients. We would like to extend our […]
IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists
8 September 2022Read more >IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists identifies the individuals who are leading the way in developing and implementing strategies that maximise the value of IP portfolios. We are delighted to announce that W&R Partner Karl Barnfather has been recognised in this guide of world-class IP strategists: “Excellent on a technical, substantive and strategic […]
IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals
26 July 2022Read more >This month, IAM released the ninth edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. The IAM Patent 1000 shines a spotlight on the firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in the pivotal area of patent law. We are delighted to announce that Withers & Rogers has been recognised in this guide once […]
