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12.11.2024
What is a work of artistic craftsmanship in UK copyright Law? Insights from WaterRower v LikingThis much-awaited Decision sees the UK's approach to copyright for 3-dimensional works diverge from that of the EU. It also provides some guidance on the criteria for a ‘work of artistic craftsmanship’ under UK copyright law, with relevance to the field of applied arts, and especially to vintage design. Keltie attorney Emily Weal explains why this decision matters, and what it means.
27.11.2022
Registered design vs design patentWhat is the difference between a registered design right and a design patent?
08.04.2022
The EPO continues its pilot programme for video conference oral proceedings - an attorney perspectiveThe European Patent Office announced on 6 April that it would be extending its pilot project for video conference oral proceedings to 31 December 2022. Given the continuing high COVID case numbers, this is not surprising, and most (though not all!) attorneys and EPO-users will be pleased to see the announcement. We take a look at the experience of video conference proceedings for users of the system.
31.08.2021
Re-registering EU designs in the UK: Three scenarios to double check before the 30 September re-filing deadlineThe deadline for re-filing EU designs in the UK is looming on 30 September 2021. Make sure your UK rights are in place before this deadline, and in particular, double check these three scenarios where your UK design rights may not have been created automatically.
05.07.2021
Ten differences between UK and EU registered designsSince Brexit, EU registered design protection no longer covers the UK. As a result, many design owners and IP practitioners have found themselves filing UK designs for the first time. Are you up to speed on UK practice? Here's a quick-glance guide to the key differences between the EU and UK design systems...
08.03.2021
Materials and the power of a nameIn the world of new and innovative materials, an imaginative name and effective marketing goes a very long way. Make sure you look after this valuable asset!
03.03.2021
5 minutes with Emily Weal on materials science patentsWhat's new and what's next in materials science and IP?
27.01.2021
Design Registration Strategy: The spectrum of protectionDeveloping a design registration strategy that balances breadth and strength, to give you the best possible protection.
27.01.2021
Patents and the birth of materials informaticsIn 1863, David Kirkaldy patented his ‘Universal Testing Machine’ and laid the foundations for the Materials Informatics revolution. What did his patented invention mean then, and how can materials informatics inventions be protected now?
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