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On the rise of ‘Robin Hood’ pharmacies

2.6 billion British pound sterling. That is the average cost of bringing a new drug to market. Pharmaceutical companies willing and able to make such an investment will, in the first instance, try to protect their intellectual property through patents.

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Patent eligibility of cultured cells in the US: A European perspective

Michael Newton from our highly respected Life Sciences team has published an article in the journal European Intellectual Property Review (EIPR) titled “Differences in Culture: Expanded Cells Held Patent Eligible in the US”.

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Patentability of plant products obtained by an essentially biological process

In a decision issued by the Technical Board of Appeal on 5 February 2019 (T 1063/18, 5 December 2018), plant products obtained by an essentially biological process were found to be patentable subject matter.

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LexisNexis IP analysis - Big Mac trade mark action – they’re not lovin' it

The EU trade mark registration ‘BIG MAC’ has been revoked by the EUIPO Cancellation Division on the basis of lack of genuine use.

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Top-tier ranking of our trade marks team revealed with the publication of the 2019 edition of the WTR 1000.

Our trade marks group has again received a top ranking, citing our excellent client service and straight-talking advice in the UK World Trademark Review 1000 2019 (WTR).

Gamechangers 2019

Inventions, Innovators and IP

In the last few years technology has evolved to a new level, and society needs to take a breather to make sure it’s happy with what’s coming next.

Gamechangers 2019

Plastic waste: cost or opportunity?

Against a backdrop of over 300 million tonnes of worldwide plastic production annually, with some plastics taking 400 years or more to break down, the planet is facing a significant crisis of plastic pollution.

Gamechangers 2019

5G – It’s about time (delays)

For many years, efforts have been made to collaboratively improve and harmonise the technical standards that underpin global telecommunication networks, such as 3G and 4G.

Gamechangers 2019

Robots on the rise

A tale as old as time is our obsession with machines. Based on the notion that our bodies are essentially (complex) machines, scientists and engineers have been trying to overcome the limits of our bodies by creating robots that are like us, or even better, since time immemorial.

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