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Court of Appeal Confirms No Second Medical Use SPCs in UK
Merck Serono SA v The Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks – Lewison LJ, Arnold LJ and Birss LJ – [2025] EWCA Civ 45 – 28 January 2025 The …
Read articleThe 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 …
Read articleT 0295/22: Apremilast decision highlights hopes and challenges for broad second medical use claims
This case provides insight to the EPO’s interpretation of administration features in second medical use claims. Whilst the door appears to be open for broader second medical use claims, they …
Read articleT 1418/22: Acalabrutinib provides guidance on establishing inventiveness of polymorphs at the EPO
The EPO Board of Appeal’s decision in T 1418/22 gives useful guidance on the inventiveness of polymorph claims in Europe. Starting from a known amorphous form, a specific crystalline form …
Read articleHGF Celebrates Two Nominations at the Women and Diversity in Law Awards
We are proud to share that we have been nominated and won two awards at The Women and Diversity in Law Awards which will take place on 18th March at …
Read articleThe Professional Services Management Excellence Awards
HGF are proud to have been shortlisted for the Professional Services Management Excellence Awards due to take place on 26th March. The Professional Services Management Excellence Awards, in association with …
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Stripped of Stripes; Browne v Adidas
Back in March, we reported on the US and EU decisions in the ongoing disputes between Adidas and Thom Browne (see Retail Scanner article here). In May, the US appeal …
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Iceland Foods v the Icelandic government goes to the EU General Court
When one thinks of Iceland, you may envision picturesque glaciers and hot springs, or you might think of prawn rings and frozen party food. The ongoing trade mark tussle between …
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Wrapping Up Your IP: Tips for E-Commerce Protection
Many of us would have turned to online shopping for Christmas gifts. Online shopping, whilst hugely convenient, does have its pitfalls. The main issue being not being able to physically …
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