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In 2021, a referral was made to the Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) in case T116/18 concerning whether post-published evidence (i.e., information not available until after the filing date of a patent application) can be used to demonstrate a technical effect in the assessment of inventive step.  The EBA has now issued its non-binding preliminary […]

We are delighted to see that Gemma McGeough, Helen Henderson and Laurie Bray have all been recognised as Rising Stars in Managing IP’s 2022 rankings. Managing IP’s Rising Stars publication recognises some of the best up-and-coming IP practitioners who have contributed to the success of their firms and clients. We would like to extend our […]

IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists identifies the individuals who are leading the way in developing and implementing strategies that maximise the value of IP portfolios. We are delighted to announce that W&R Partner Karl Barnfather has been recognised in this guide of world-class IP strategists: “Excellent on a technical, substantive and strategic […]

This month, IAM released the ninth edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. The IAM Patent 1000 shines a spotlight on the firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in the pivotal area of patent law. We are delighted to announce that Withers & Rogers has been recognised in this guide once […]

After a few attempts, a competitor has finally managed to get the famous Moon Boot’s 3-D European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) No. 10168441 cancelled. Read on to hear how they did it. On 20 March 2012, Tecnica Group SpA’s 3-D EUTM application for protection of the Moon Boots was registered under No. 10168441 for Classes […]

China can be designated in new Hague International design filings from 5 May 2022. What does this mean? Designs can now be protected in China and other countries of the Hague system, including the EU, Japan, Korea, the US and the UK, in one application. This will be of benefit to international applicants and Chinese […]