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C 239/19 – CJEU rules UK SPC referral inadmissible – no guidance on when the patent holder for an SPC is not also the Marketing Authorisation holder

The CJEU has decided that there is no issue to be heard in this referral and has ruled it inadmissible. The matter relates to a dispute between Genentech and Eli Lilly, where Genentech has applied for an SPC based on an Eli Lilly marketing authorisation.

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SPC News – Advocate General (AG) Opinion in CJEU referrals C-114/18 (Sandoz) and C-650/17 (Royalty Pharma)

As expected, the AG published his opinion in the above CJEU referrals on the 11th September 2019. The issue at hand is the interpretation of Article 3(a) of the SPC Regulation (EC 469/2009) which states that an SPC shall be granted for a ‘product protected by a basic patent in force’.

Brexit

No-deal Brexit: the basics

If there is a “no-deal” Brexit how quickly must we act? Patents will not change, unlike EU trade marks and EU registered designs.

Thoughts

Changing the game: Tomorrow’s tech in the video game space

It’s National Video Game Day! To celebrate, we’re exploring innovation in this exciting area by taking a look at patent trends in video game technologies at the European Patent Office (EPO).

Brexit

EUIPO and UK Proceedings (Ex Parte/Inter Partes) After Brexit

In the event of Brexit, the trade mark landscape in the UK and EU will change. This paper considers the effect on proceedings before the EU and UK Intellectual Property Offices.

Brexit

Cloning rights and filing strategy for trade marks post Brexit

Once the UK leaves the EU, the European Union Trade mark (EUTM) will no longer cover the United Kingdom.

Brexit

Brexit – Counterfeits and EU exhaustion of rights

THE UKIPO’s IP Crime Group has just issued its 2018/9 report and counterfeit activity is on the increase. Criminal trade in counterfeits increased to $509 billion in 2019; approximately 3.3% of world trade.

Brexit

EU trade marks and Brexit - Known Unknowns!

These are questions which you can address with your clients who have interests in the UK or the EU.

Brexit

Ministerial merry-go-round hits IP again

Britain has a lot to be worrying about at the moment, and the resignation of Jo Johnson as (amongst other things) IP Minister today is part of a much bigger picture. However, it is worth reflecting on the impact that all this grand politics has on the day-to-day functioning of the myriad components that support our economy.

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