News archive for November 2017
All of our news from November 2017
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MARQUES Publishes Position paper on BREXIT
November 2017
MARQUES, the European association representing the interests of brand owners, has published its position paper on Brexit.
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European Medicines Agency to relocate to Amsterdam - The wait is over
November 2017
The wait is over. We now know where the EMA’s new home will be: Amsterdam. 19 Member States had submitted bids to host the EMA post Brexit, but Amsterdam was ultimately selected, but only after the drawing of lots after a tie with Milan.
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Tunisia (TN) to recognise European Patents as National Patents
November 2017
From 1 December 2017, at the applicant's request, it will be possible to designate Tunisia as a “validation state” in European patent applications.
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10 Attorneys listed as Leading Individuals in WTR 1000 2018
November 2017
HGF are delighted to have 10 attorneys listed as leading trademark individuals in the WTR 1000 2018 – the worlds leading trademark professionals research directory by World Trade Mark Review.
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Chambers UK - 2018 Rankings
November 2017
HGF have been ranked Band 1 for Yorkshire, Band 2 for North West and Band 2 for Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys. The firm has also been ranked for National Leaders outside of London.
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Game over for copyrighting TV formats?
November 2017
Although a claim for copyright infringement relating to the alleged copying of a TV game show idea failed, the Court held that a TV format could be protected by copyright in other cases.
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