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The EPO Board of Appeal comments on the scope of the morality exclusion from patentability

The recent decision, T1553/22 of the Board of Appeal required the Board to consider the scope of the exclusions from patentability under Article 53(a) EPC. The invention in this case …

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Babek International Limited v Iceland Foods Limited [2025] EWHC 547 (IPEC)

In a significant ruling on 11 March 2025, IPEC upheld the validity of Babek International Limited’s UK trade mark for ‘BABEK’ in its case against Iceland Foods Limited. The judgment …

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WIPR Leaders 2025

WIPR Leaders 2025 guide has been published and we are proud to have 23 of our attorneys listed. This year WIPR Leaders embraces a new era of quality-driven recognition, the …

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A Red Card for Dream Pairs? Dream Pairs Kicks Ongoing Trade Mark Infringement Dispute to the Supreme Court

In 2023 Iconix Luxembourg Holdings SARL (Iconix) filed a trade mark infringement claim against Dream Pairs Europe Inc (Dream Pairs), in relation to the below logos. Iconix own the sportwear …

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Event - 3rd June 2025

Patent and trademark strategy for startups – protect innovation, build your brand, secure growth

HGF invites you to attend a seminar entitled “Patent and Trademark Strategy for Startups – Protecting Innovation, Building Brands, Securing Growth,” followed by networking and refreshments. The seminar will take …

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Event - 17th June 2025

UPC Seminar in Düsseldorf

HGF and Krieger Mes are hosting a German-language seminar on the UPC in practice: initial experiences, strategies, and practical insights, followed by networking and catering at the Krieger Mes offices. …

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Event - 25th June 2025

Seminar on Recent Decisions from the UPC and EPO Boards of Appeal

HGF is hosting a Seminar on Inventive Step, Recent Decisions from the UPC and EPO Boards of Appeal, which will be followed by networking, apero, and snacks. The Seminar will …

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