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We are excited to announce a long-term partnership between Practical Action and Kilburn & Strode’s Innovation for All Foundation

This year, along with our annual Innovation For All grant, we are proud and excited to announce a long term partnership with Practical Action.

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Go-to European IP firm Kilburn & Strode opens new office in Eindhoven

Top-tier European IP firm, headquartered in London, with offices throughout The Netherlands and Europe, and a liaison office in San Francisco, broadens its European reach with a new Eindhoven office.

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Kilburn & Strode announces the recipients of its Innovation for All Foundation 2022 grants

Everyone at Kilburn & Strode had the chance to be part of selecting the three winning charities, who have now received 1% of our annual profits.

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Managing IP: the IP Stars of 2022 have been released

We are pleased to announce we have maintained our tier 1 status in the Patent Prosecution category and in the Trade Mark Prosecution category (patent & trade mark attorney firms) for IP Stars 2022.

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‘Superior technical ability and client care’ - Our 2022 gold ranking for IAM Patent 1000

Kilburn & Strode is excited to announce that nine patent attorneys have been recognised and praised in the 2022 edition of IAM Patent 1000, where we are ranked as a Gold Firm for our expertise.

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Patent risk: the new boardroom priority

Patent risk management has been moving up the boardroom priority list in recent years because the cost of ignoring the risks posed by third party patents is simply too great.

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World IP Day 2022 - IP and youth: innovating for a better future

To mark World IP Day 2022, we’ve interviewed some of Kilburn & Strode’s trainees, as this year’s theme is about IP and youth: innovating for a better future.

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Law update on sentencing guidelines for trade mark infringement

The Sentencing Council have finally provided clear guidance for both magistrates and Crown Courts, this is excellent news for rights holders.

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Kilburn & Strode is delighted to announce our newly promoted partners and counsel

This year we have had a record six partners promoted across our Tech and Life Sciences and Chemistry Practices.

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Kilburn & Strode continues expansion of successful San Francisco Liaison Office

Harry Harden, Partner of the firm’s London office, is relocating to our San Francisco Liaison Office to spearhead growth and expansion of our Bay Area European offering.

Case law

Overcoming the technicality requirement for software inventions at the EPO (T 2653/16)

A recent Board of Appeal decision at the European Patent Office ensured that an applicant was not robbed of their banknote processing machine’s patent protection.

Case law

Overcoming the technicality requirement for software inventions at the EPO (T 2653/16)

A recent Board of Appeal decision at the European Patent Office ensured that an applicant was not robbed of their banknote processing machine’s patent protection.

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'An unmatched level of knowledge in IP' - WTR 1000 ranks Kilburn & Strode "among Europe’s elite trade mark attorney outfits"

Kilburn & Strode has once again received a gold ranking in the WTR 1000. The guide classes the team “among Europe’s elite trademark attorney outfits”.

Case law

Description amendment at the EPO – latest developments

Many observers have concluded that the significant description changes forced by the EPO to bring the description into accordance with the claims are too onerous and ultra vires.

Case law

High Priority: New Enlarged Board of Appeal referral on legal entitlement to priority (G 1/22 and G 2/22)

We recently reported on an expected new referral to the EBA on a point of priority entitlement, for consolidated appeals T1513/17 and T2719/19. A referral has now been made.

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Big news, yet no news: UK Government retains status quo for exhaustion of IP rights – at least for now…

Ever since the Government’s consultation on the exhaustion of IP rights ended in August 2021, businesses which trade between the UK and EU have been waiting for further developments to this conundrum.

Food and Drink

Spice up your life: intellectual property for the recipe revolution

With recipe repertoires growing post-pandemic, and an increased trend for buying recipe kits, intellectual property is of ever-increasing importance in the food industry.

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Kilburn & Strode grows tech capabilities with new partner hire Frodo Ferro in the Netherlands

Kilburn & Strode is delighted to announce the appointment of Frodo Ferro as Partner in the firm’s Tech practice group in the Netherlands.

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Edging towards a circular model: recent innovation in the design and recycling of plastics

No matter how much we may try and move away from plastics, especially those that are single-use, they are wonder-materials with properties we can’t seem to do without.

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The Unified Patent Court (UPC) and Unitary Patent (UP) in Europe – key points as the system moves forward

12 DEC 2021: The UPC/UP project in Europe has seen many ups and downs, but where are we now? This note will summarise some of the key features and take - home messages.

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New Unitary Patent system to be “early in 2023"

The Administrative Committee of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has provided a further public statement on its website on 14th July 2022 about the progress on setting up the new court.

Case law

Priority: A possible new referral to the Enlarged Board of Appeal?

Last week, we observed oral proceedings for consolidated appeals T1513/17 and T2719/19, because a fundamentally important priority entitlement question was at stake.

Analysis

Do semiconductor patent strategies need to swing towards Europe?

As focus grows on the robustness of the semiconductor supply chain, Europe is looking towards increasing market share over the coming decade. For patent strategies, this likely means only one thing: s...

Analysis

Improving the enforceability of patents in the semiconductor sector

Generally, it is not possible simply to look at a semiconductor device and discern how it works – at least not with the naked eye. When considering patent protection for innovations in the sector, pra...

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Kilburn & Strode attorneys ranked Band 1 in the Chambers and Partners 2022 ranking

Kilburn & Strode continues to be recognised for its excellent work with Chambers UK 2022 describing us as a “leading destination for filing, portfolio management and rights strategy”.

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Kilburn & Strode enhances Life Sciences & Chemistry offering with the hires of Andrea Hadfield and Bethany Myers

We are delighted to welcome two qualified attorneys, Andrea Hadfield and Bethany Myers, to our Top Tier Life Sciences and Chemistry team.

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Fast track your eco-friendly patents with the UKIPO’s Green Channel

Did you know that the UKIPO offers accelerated processing for applications if the invention has an environmental benefit? This is via a scheme known as the 'Green Channel'.

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The Legal 500 continues top recognition of Kilburn & Strode in two practice areas in United Kingdom Solicitors 2022 edition

Kilburn & Strode LLP has been once again recommended as a top tier in two practice areas in The Legal 500 United Kingdom Solicitors 2022 edition.

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Kilburn & Strode announces the recipients of its Innovation for All Foundation 2021 grants

Everyone at Kilburn & Strode had the chance to be part of selecting the three winning charities, who have now received 1% of our annual profits.

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European Inventor Award highlights importance of cross-sector technologies

Sarah Lau of Kilburn & Strode’s Life Sciences and Chemistry Group looks at the role of interdisciplinary research in some celebrated inventions, and the questions this raises for IP protection.

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The UPC: the latest news and a quick refresher

17 SEP 2021: Germany has recently moved forward on steps to bring the “Agreement on a Unified Patent Court” (UPC Agreement) into force. An ambitious time plan has laid out for the UPC.

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IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists

The World’s Leading IP Strategists has recognised Kilburn & Strode partners in this year’s ranking.

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Top-tier European IP firm Kilburn & Strode expands partnership with hire of Peter Gray into the firm’s Tech group

Bringing over 25 years of experience, Peter’s wealth of knowledge spans a wide range of physics-based technologies. His particular work in the telecoms sector and knowledge of semiconductors strengthe...

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Kilburn & Strode partners and directors sign IP Inclusive Leaders’ Pledge

We were one of the first signatories of the IP Inclusive Charter and we are part of IP Inclusive’s senior leaders’ think tank, which has now launched the new ‘Leaders’ Pledge’.

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‘A mighty prosecution shop’ - Our 2021 IAM Patent 1000 results

Kilburn & Strode is excited to announce that eleven of our esteemed patent attorneys have been recognised and praised in the 2021 edition of IAM Patent 1000.

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Managing IP’s IP Stars 2021 rankings released

Kilburn & Strode retains tier 1 status in the Patent prosecution category and in the Trade mark prosecution (patent & trade mark attorney firms) category.

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Partnership announcement: Kilburn & Strode appoints new partner to expand Chemistry offering

Jo Bradley has joined Kilburn & Strode’s Life Sciences & Chemistry group. The appointment is part of the firm’s growth strategy, with the expansion of the chemistry offering.

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Why a waiver won’t work

The World Trade Organization is considering waiving IP protections to promote the manufacture and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.

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G 1/21: hearing on using ViCo postponed for entirely non-ViCo-related reasons

Last Friday, the Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) heard the case on G1/21 “Oral proceedings by videoconference”. However, the hearing was postponed for procedural reasons.

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Kilburn & Strode retains its 2-star ranking in the Best Companies survey and gains new awards

We are thrilled that, despite the stressful year COVID has dealt us, we have again earned a 2 Star accreditation in Best Companies to Work For.

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New European Commission report signals appetite for revised GMO regulation in light of CRISPR/Cas9

The European Commission published a report on 29 April 2021 which reviewed the current legislative framework for the regulation of new genomic techniques (NGTs).

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Top-tier European IP firm Kilburn & Strode cements strategic trade mark offering with hire of Rowena Tolley as a partner in the firm’s trade mark group

As one of MIP’s “Top 250 Women in IP” and with a wealth of experience across a wide range of sectors, Rowena will be a cornerstone of Kilburn & Strode’s impressive trade mark practice.

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Kilburn & Strode pro bono activity for NHS Charity leads to successful appeal

Our dedication to helping individuals and communities obtain justice for their patents and trade mark disputes is one of the stand-out reasons why many clients choose to work with us.

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Kilburn & Strode’s Tech and Life Sciences & Chemistry groups strengthen their top-tier service offering with new partner and counsel promotions

We are delighted to announce that Harry Harden, from the Tech group, has been promoted to Partner and Juliet Hibbert has been promoted to Counsel.

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Speak, and ye shall be heard (unless you’re on mute)

Referral to the Enlarged Board of Appeal regarding legality of non-voluntary video conference appeal hearings to go ahead

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EPO Guidelines go gender neutral

Last week the EPO published an advance copy of one of its core texts, and we are delighted to see the include the introduction of gender neutral language.

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Top-tier European IP firm Kilburn & Strode expands in the Netherlands with the hire of Rike Dekker

Bringing a unique blend of private practice and in-house experience, Rike is well-positioned to build the Dutch operation for Kilburn & Strode within the Life Sciences & Chemistry fields.

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The rise of the Cyber Examiner

Crisis is an innovation accelerator, often driving mass uptake of existing technologies and the current pandemic is no exception.

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Strategies for promoting patenting among academics and researchers

This article explores the challenges involved in the transfer of knowledge and technology from universities and research centres to industry.

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UK IPO issues clear guidelines for SPC applications after Brexit

The UKIPO has issued further clear guidance on changes to the application process for Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) in the UK from 1 January 2021.

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Juve Patent UK 2021 ranking

Juve Patent has published its second annual ranking of the UK’s patent firms. The publications recommends Kilburn & Strode in five key fields of expertise within the Patent filing category.

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Why standard essential patents are now essential to you

As a patent attorney I have been involved in the world of mobile telecommunications and standard setting organisation proceedings for coming up for 25 years of my life now so it has taken up a large p...

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Invigorating your portfolio: a summary

IP relevance, portfolio value, managing the patent process, interacting with IP offices, the impact of COVID-19 on counterfeiting and how the pandemic is affecting working practices: these were just a...

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The value of a global patent portfolio

For countless corporations across the globe, their commercial prowess and competitive edge rests upon innovation—and, along with it, upon their ability to develop and implement a successful global pat...

Covid-19

Counterfeit Christmas

Christmas is a counterfeiter’s high season, and with UK e-commerce expected to be worth almost GBP200 billion at the end of 2020 it is likely this year’s festive period will provide even more opportun...

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T 509/18 – Less is not always more when it comes to disclosure…

An appeal decision for European case T 0509/18 addresses the question of what the EPO considers to be an enabling disclosure in the field of machine learning. The appellant was TK Holdings Inc. and th...

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Video killed proceedings in Haar

The European Patent Office has been edging towards videoconferencing (VC) hearings for several years. The advent of coronavirus drove an almost instant shift towards compulsory VC for lower level case...

CRISPR

BREAKING: CRISPR priority appeal written decision issued

Following its decision in January 2020 to uphold the Opposition Division’s decision to revoke EP2771468 (reported here), the Board of Appeal has now issued its written reasons for that decision.

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SPCs and combination medicinal products: a cautionary tale

This article provides an overview of the decision C-121/17 and considers the impact on claim drafting in patents directed to combination pharmaceutical products.

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Managing IP’s IP Stars 2020/21 recognises fourteen patent and trade mark practitioners

Kilburn & Strode is delighted to announce that 14 patent and trade mark practitioners have received recognition in the annual publication by MIP. IP Stars is based on rigorous and impartial research o...

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Chambers UK 2021 ranking released: Tier 1 for Kilburn & Strode’s patent and trade mark practices

In their largest guide to date, Chambers and Partners reviewed over 20,000 respondents. Kilburn & Strode is delighted to receive a Tier 1 ranking and we congratulate all fellow practitioners.

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Kilburn & Strode’s Trade marks team stays on growth trajectory with the hire of new attorney based in the Netherlands

Since opening its office in Hilversum at the start of 2019 (as reported here), the team, led by partner Claudia Festen, has gone from strength to strength.

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Our 2020 Tier 1 Legal 500 Ranking

We are pleased to announce our Tier 1 ranking in the latest edition of The Legal 500 for UK Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys. The firm has been praised for its exemplary work and our partners have been...

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“Leading lights” of trademark practice: WTR recognises Carrollanne Lindley and Iain Stewart in the latest GLOBAL LEADERS 2020 guide

Kilburn & Strode is pleased to announce, Trade mark partners Carrollanne Lindley and Iain Stewart have both been named in the latest edition of the World Trademark Review’s Global Leaders for 2020.

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G1/19 Hearing – law through a lens

The EPO’s recent Enlarged Board of Appeal hearing on patentability of computer simulations was important not only for its legal ramifications. The participants were present, but for the first time eve...

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How is COVID-19 changing patent practice?

We have all had to adapt in the past few months, as we have become used to widespread lockdowns, home working and reliance on technology rather than face-to-face contact.

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G1/19 – Referral to the Enlarged Board of Appeal – Simulation Inventions

Tomorrow, we will be following and tweeting live updates on the Enlarged Board hearing for simulation-type inventions. The hearing itself will be virtual (not simulated) and open to the public.

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Regeneron v Kymab and the effect of claim scope on the requirement of sufficiency of disclosure

In a judgment handed down today (24 June 2020), the UKSC overturned an earlier Court of Appeal ruling and allowed Kymab’s appeal on the basis the patents asserted by Regeneron were invalid for reasons...

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AI in Drug Repurposing

To solve the greatest challenges, it often makes sense to turn to the most advanced technology. In healthcare, the present challenge has never been greater: how to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

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EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal Decision G 3/19 and the patentability of plant and animal products in Europe

Last week the EPO released another decision (G 3/19, “Pepper”) from the Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) regarding the patentability of plant and animal products.

Covid-19

The worldwide pharma response to coronavirus – Part 2: Promising leads

Rapid spread of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, presents an enormous challenge for the global community.

Covid-19

How the engineering industry is aiding the fight against COVID-19

New technologies continually define and guide responses across the globe to the new challenges at hand. They ultimately save lives by enhancing our ability to harness resources in original and efficie...

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World IP Day

Sunday 26 April is world intellectual property day – a day to celebrate the role that intellectual property (IP) rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity.

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Opposition by videoconference is now in progress at the EPO

The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced a pilot project for holding hearings, known as oral proceedings, by videoconference before EPO Opposition Divisions.

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The long road to gender parity

It’s time to talk. Using excerpts from PWC’s report “Time to talk” as a starting point for discussion, Senior Associate Juliet Hibbert shares her thoughts on the gender parity issue in the legal sect...

Covid-19

European Patents just outside of their 9 month Opposition Period can still be Opposed under the EPO COVID-19 extensions

It is common-place to await the end of the EPO 9 month Opposition period before using any recently granted EP patent in an enforcement, letter before action or negotiation regarding the monopoly right...

Covid-19

EPO calls time on most face-to-face hearings in favour of videoconferences

Prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, the European Patent Office (EPO) has announced a significant change to the way it will hold hearings – known as ‘oral proceedings’ – moving forward.

Covid-19

Will COVID-19 alter the IP systems indefinitely?

The current world-wide restrictions on travel have potentially monumental impact on the administration of legal systems.

Covid-19

COVID-19: The worldwide pharma response to coronavirus disease

As expected in these life-threatening times, the pharma companies respond by doing what they do best: research and development.

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Another bump in the road for the UPC… (?)

20 MAR 2020: The long-awaited Unified Patent Court / Unitary Patent system in Europe has been dealt a blow today. Germany's Constitutional Court decided the ratification process was unconstitutional.

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The Sunday Times ‘Top 100 Best Companies’ recognises Kilburn & Strode with a 2-star ranking

Kilburn & Strode has been recognised as a 2-star company Trainee Daniel Wood gives us an overview of how we have got here and what this means.

CRISPR

CRISPR priority appeal still alive?

Although the oral proceedings in the CRISPR priority appeal, T 844/18, concluded on 16 January 2020 with the Board of Appeal upholding the opposition division’s decision to revoke CRISPR patent EP2771...

Case law

Mission Impopsicle? – Japanese ice cream maker Akagi Nyugyo, the UKIPO, and implicit disclosure

Relatively unknown outside Japan, Akagi Nyugyo is Japan’s biggest ice cream manufacturers with a staggering 400 million of its popsicles sold annually.

Brexit

Brexit - Quick tips for holders of EU-wide registered rights

Things to consider for EU-wide rights holders.

Brexit

2020 Brexit: what you need to know

Since the deadline to agree a Brexit deal of 31 October 2019 was extended to 31 January 2020, the UK’s legal landscape has changed. We look at the effects on legislation, and the practical effects for...

News

EPO refuses to name machine as legal inventor

The EPO has now issued its first-instance decision refusing the DABUS applications in which the applicant tried to specify DABUS, a computer program, as the inventor of two European patent application...

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EPO refuses to name machine as legal inventor

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Breaking News – Board upholds decision to revoke CRISPR patent

The Board of Appeal has today confirmed that the Opposition Division (OD) was correct in deciding that priority claims of CRISPR patent EP2771468 are invalid and therefore the claimed subject matter l...

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CRISPR priority appeal - what you need to know ahead of the hearing

Arguably the highest profile appeal at the EPO in recent years (T 0844/18) will be heard before the Board of Appeal in Munich on 13-17 January 2020.

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National Route Closure for EPC - what does this mean in practice?

It was announced at the end November that, effective 1 January 2020, San Marino has closed the national route and thus will no longer accept European patent applications, or act as a receiving office ...

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“The UK Patents Act leaves no doubt that an inventor is a person…”

Alex Korenberg, Partner & AI Expert, comments on the recent response from the UK patent office whether an AI can be named an inventor.

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“The UK Patents Act leaves no doubt that an inventor is a person…”

Alex Korenberg, Partner & AI Expert, comments on the recent response from the UK patent office whether an AI can be named an inventor.

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Prioritising the Priority Claim

The Board of Appeal (BoA) recently issued its preliminary comments in preparation for Oral Proceedings in, arguably, the most high profile appeal at the EPO in recent years (T 0844/18).

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Good news - an update on ORKAMBI availability for cystic fibrosis patients in the UK

News last month reports that an agreement has now be made, after years of dispute, for patients in England to have access to ORKAMBI though NHS England. The drug was authorised over four years ago, bu...

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Too big to pay – has Shanks v Unilever changed the way the courts interpret ‘outstanding benefit’?

On 23 October 2019, the Supreme Court handed down its judgment on whether Professor Ian Shanks is entitled to compensation under section 40 of the Patents Act 1977 for his contribution to an invention...

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Kilburn & Strode uphold Band 1 ranking in Chambers and Partners

We are delighted to announce our Band 1 ranking for Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys UK-wide. The report states that we are a ‘leading destination for filing, portfolio management ...

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Kilburn & Strode uphold Tier 1 ranking in Legal 500 for patents and trade marks

The firm has been noted for all-round excellence and our partners have been individually acknowledged for their industry expertise.

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Kilburn & Strode builds on success of San Francisco Liaison Office venture by expanding team in San Francisco

Emily Collins and Tom Hamer bolster the firm’s offering in the United States by responding to market demand for European IP in California.

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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...

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News & insights

We are excited to announce a long-term partnership between Practical Action and Kilburn & Strode’s Innovation for All Foundation

Go-to European IP firm Kilburn & Strode opens new office in Eindhoven

Kilburn & Strode announces the recipients of its Innovation for All Foundation 2022 grants

Managing IP: the IP Stars of 2022 have been released

‘Superior technical ability and client care’ - Our 2022 gold ranking for IAM Patent 1000

Patent risk: the new boardroom priority

World IP Day 2022 - IP and youth: innovating for a better future

Law update on sentencing guidelines for trade mark infringement

Kilburn & Strode is delighted to announce our newly promoted partners and counsel

Kilburn & Strode continues expansion of successful San Francisco Liaison Office

Overcoming the technicality requirement for software inventions at the EPO (T 2653/16)

Overcoming the technicality requirement for software inventions at the EPO (T 2653/16)

'An unmatched level of knowledge in IP' - WTR 1000 ranks Kilburn & Strode "among Europe’s elite trade mark attorney outfits"

Description amendment at the EPO – latest developments

High Priority: New Enlarged Board of Appeal referral on legal entitlement to priority (G 1/22 and G 2/22)

Big news, yet no news: UK Government retains status quo for exhaustion of IP rights – at least for now…

Spice up your life: intellectual property for the recipe revolution

Kilburn & Strode grows tech capabilities with new partner hire Frodo Ferro in the Netherlands

Edging towards a circular model: recent innovation in the design and recycling of plastics

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) and Unitary Patent (UP) in Europe – key points as the system moves forward

New Unitary Patent system to be “early in 2023"

Priority: A possible new referral to the Enlarged Board of Appeal?

Do semiconductor patent strategies need to swing towards Europe?

Improving the enforceability of patents in the semiconductor sector

Kilburn & Strode attorneys ranked Band 1 in the Chambers and Partners 2022 ranking

Kilburn & Strode enhances Life Sciences & Chemistry offering with the hires of Andrea Hadfield and Bethany Myers

Fast track your eco-friendly patents with the UKIPO’s Green Channel

The Legal 500 continues top recognition of Kilburn & Strode in two practice areas in United Kingdom Solicitors 2022 edition

Kilburn & Strode announces the recipients of its Innovation for All Foundation 2021 grants

European Inventor Award highlights importance of cross-sector technologies

The UPC: the latest news and a quick refresher

IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists

Top-tier European IP firm Kilburn & Strode expands partnership with hire of Peter Gray into the firm’s Tech group

Kilburn & Strode partners and directors sign IP Inclusive Leaders’ Pledge

‘A mighty prosecution shop’ - Our 2021 IAM Patent 1000 results

Managing IP’s IP Stars 2021 rankings released

Partnership announcement: Kilburn & Strode appoints new partner to expand Chemistry offering

Why a waiver won’t work

G 1/21: hearing on using ViCo postponed for entirely non-ViCo-related reasons

Kilburn & Strode retains its 2-star ranking in the Best Companies survey and gains new awards

New European Commission report signals appetite for revised GMO regulation in light of CRISPR/Cas9

Top-tier European IP firm Kilburn & Strode cements strategic trade mark offering with hire of Rowena Tolley as a partner in the firm’s trade mark group

Kilburn & Strode pro bono activity for NHS Charity leads to successful appeal

Kilburn & Strode’s Tech and Life Sciences & Chemistry groups strengthen their top-tier service offering with new partner and counsel promotions

Speak, and ye shall be heard (unless you’re on mute)

EPO Guidelines go gender neutral

Top-tier European IP firm Kilburn & Strode expands in the Netherlands with the hire of Rike Dekker

The rise of the Cyber Examiner

Strategies for promoting patenting among academics and researchers

UK IPO issues clear guidelines for SPC applications after Brexit

Juve Patent UK 2021 ranking

Why standard essential patents are now essential to you

Invigorating your portfolio: a summary

The value of a global patent portfolio

Counterfeit Christmas

T 509/18 – Less is not always more when it comes to disclosure…

Video killed proceedings in Haar

BREAKING: CRISPR priority appeal written decision issued

SPCs and combination medicinal products: a cautionary tale

Managing IP’s IP Stars 2020/21 recognises fourteen patent and trade mark practitioners

Chambers UK 2021 ranking released: Tier 1 for Kilburn & Strode’s patent and trade mark practices

Kilburn & Strode’s Trade marks team stays on growth trajectory with the hire of new attorney based in the Netherlands

Our 2020 Tier 1 Legal 500 Ranking

“Leading lights” of trademark practice: WTR recognises Carrollanne Lindley and Iain Stewart in the latest GLOBAL LEADERS 2020 guide

G1/19 Hearing – law through a lens

How is COVID-19 changing patent practice?

G1/19 – Referral to the Enlarged Board of Appeal – Simulation Inventions

Regeneron v Kymab and the effect of claim scope on the requirement of sufficiency of disclosure

AI in Drug Repurposing

EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal Decision G 3/19 and the patentability of plant and animal products in Europe

The worldwide pharma response to coronavirus – Part 2: Promising leads

How the engineering industry is aiding the fight against COVID-19

World IP Day

Opposition by videoconference is now in progress at the EPO

The long road to gender parity

European Patents just outside of their 9 month Opposition Period can still be Opposed under the EPO COVID-19 extensions

EPO calls time on most face-to-face hearings in favour of videoconferences

Will COVID-19 alter the IP systems indefinitely?

COVID-19: The worldwide pharma response to coronavirus disease

Chambers UK 2021 ranking released: Tier 1 for Kilburn & Strode’s patent and trade mark practices

Breaking News – Board upholds decision to revoke CRISPR patent