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06.05.2022
The Unitary Patent System – nearly ready to go liveThe unitary patent system, comprising the unitary patent and Unified Patent Court (UPC), is now expected to go live either later this year or early next year. The exact date will be known as soon as Germany deposits its instrument of ratification of the Unified Patent Court Agreement which will kick start a sunrise period. Following this sunrise period, the UPC will open its doors and it will be possible for a patent owner to obtain a single unitary patent which provides patent protection in at least 17 EU member states.
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.
08.04.2022
Scientists Complete The Human Genome SequenceThe human genome sequence is complete, twenty years after the first draft. Scientists have fully mapped the human genome sequence and released their findings almost 40 years after the Human Genome Project was first announced. Initially revealed in 2003, the DNA blueprint for human life included most of the regions that code for proteins but left out 200 million bases. Now, scientists have mapped a complete sequence, making this a significant development in the field of genomics.
07.04.2022
Where should I file my first patent application?We are sometimes asked by clients whether it matters in which country we file their first patent application. The simple answer might be – where are you based? But actually the decision can be more nuanced than that.
27.01.2022
Keltie welcomes Alan McFarlane as CEOKeltie is delighted to announce the appointment of Alan McFarlane as its CEO. Alan joins the firm from the global recruitment specialist Hays where he founded the professional services consultancy James Harvard, establishing it as a multi-million-pound business specialising in transformation management and solutions.
01.02.2022
UPC - progress towards the start of the unitary patent systemThe unitary patent system took a step closer to coming into force recently and the Unified Patent Court and Unitary Patent now look like they could start in either late 2022 or early 2023.
13.01.2022
The Electric Vehicle Industry: The Next Big ChallengesAccording to the Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure Report, The UK’s transport sector is responsible for 27% of the UK’s total greenhouse emissions, with cars contributing up to 55% of those emissions. This has led to the automotive industry becoming a target for reducing emissions to make sure that we, along with the rest of the world, achieve net-zero by 2050.
10.01.2022
Pharmaceutical trade marks - top tipsChoosing a unique trade mark is important in any field; however, the pharmaceutical industry features some unique trade mark challenges.
13.12.2021
Protecting and rewarding inventions devised by artificial intelligence: UK IPO calls for viewsThe UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has published an open consultation which calls for views on the intellectual property rights of patents and copyright for creative works or inventions that have been created using artificial intelligence (AI).
29.11.2021
Artificial Intelligence: Can a machine be an inventor?Can an AI be an inventor of a patent? A series of patent applications around the world are asking that very question...
25.11.2021
CrowdfundingCrowdfunding is an increasingly popular method for a company to raise funds to get a new product off the ground. This is particularly prevalent for small businesses and start-ups within the lifestyle and wellness sectors. Successful crowdfunding has been seen in diverse areas such as tabletop gaming, comic books and virtual reality headsets. The potential for a company with its roots in crowdfunding can be extremely high, with the company Oculus starting from searching for a $250,000 investment on Kickstarter to eventually being bought out by Facebook for a figure in the billions.
29.10.2021
Managing IP 'Rising Stars' awards for Keltie attorneysCongratulations to Keltie attorneys Colin Paterson and Mark Callaghan who have been recognised as Rising Stars in the Managing IP 2022 awards.
19.10.2021
Everyday Inventions in Lifestyle and WellnessFrom regular exercise, nutrition and posture to online video conferencing and attempts to reduce our carbon footprint, our daily routines are packed with innovations that help to improve our lifestyle and our wellness. Here are 3 Lifestyle & Wellness inventions that each play an important role in our everyday lives:
15.10.2021
Keltie at Nano Boston 2021Keltie attorney Monica Patel is looking forward to attending Nano Boston 2021. Monica is presenting on IP in nanotechnology, drawing on her background in computational materials as well as her experience as a patent attorney specialising in software and materials science.
23.08.2021
Five patents in NanotechnologyNanotechnology: building materials and devices by controlling matter at the atomic and molecular level. An interdisciplinary field with far-reaching applications. Monica Patel explores five particularly interesting patents in this area...
06.10.2021
2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to scientists who discovered the third catalyst for building moleculesBenjamin List and David MacMillan developed a new way of building molecules that are mirror images of one another using a technique called “asymmetric organocatalysis”.
05.10.2021
How does it feel? Nobel Prize awarded to researchers who discovered how the body senses touch and temperatureThe 2021 Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine has been awarded to two researchers based in universities in California who carried out independent work into unravelling the mystery of how our bodies sense touch and temperature.
09.09.2021
The UK and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)The UK is looking to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a trade agreement among 11 countries around the Pacific rim.
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.
03.09.2021
30 September: End of Brexit grace period to re-file EU trade marks in the UKThe deadline for re-filing EU trade marks in the UK under Brexit transitional provisions falls on 30 September 2021. What action do you need to take?
25.08.2021
Hydrovision vs Hylovision - Court offers clear vision in likelihood of confusion caseKeltie Trade Mark attorney Eleni Mezulanik takes a look at this important decision from the General Court.
19.08.2021
Dual filing, cloned rights and new guidelines: Brexit’s impact on Trade Marks, Designs and IP ManagementBritain leaving the European Union has changed how Trade Marks and Design Rights are filed and managed. According to Kane Ridley, Keltie’s Head of Trade Mark Support, now is the time for everyone to review their IP portfolios to avoid lost UK rights and future complications.
19.08.2021
Unified Patent Court UpdateLast week, after years of delay caused by challenges in the German Federal Constitutional Court, legislation enabling Germany to ratify the Unified Patent Court Agreement came into force. German ratification of the UPCA is a required step in setting up the unitary patent system and so this development moves the Unified Patent Court slightly closer to reality.
10.08.2021
Size Matters – The Rise of Fake GrapheneGraphene is a remarkable material, not only in its physical properties but in its high-profile reputation. That reputation gives it an impressive 'selling power' in everything from consumer goods to research proposals. But not all graphene is created equal, and very poor-quality or 'fake' graphene might be as easy to come by as the real stuff...
08.07.2021
The Role of Carbon Capture in Achieving Net-Zero EmissionsWe take a look at the opportunities for reducing emissions and government recommendations for industry, as well as some of the forerunner projects in carbon capture, carbon recycling, and hydrogen production. How can we achieve net-zero by 2050, and what role will IP play in this in the future?
30.06.2021
UK publishes implementation plan for world’s most advanced genomic healthcare ecosystemPlan covers 2021-2022 and translates the UK Genome Strategy into clear actions
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...
23.06.2021
Why It’s Important to File Oppositions at the EPO to Increase Your Freedom to OperateKeeping up with the latest patents is vital to maintain competitive advantage, especially when your competitors may file patents that limit your freedom to operate (FTO). But how exactly do oppositions work, what timeframes do you have to work with, and what are the potential costs?
23.06.2021
Keltie ranked as one of Europe’s top Patent Law Firms by Financial TimesIn a special report based on recommendations from clients and peers across Europe, the firm was recognised for its exceptional standards of service in all technology sectors, with particularly high accolades in IT and Mechanical Engineering.
30.06.2021
The Importance of Branding in Life Sciences, Healthcare and Precision MedicineBranding has a very important role to play in any industry. However, it is crucial in the fields of life sciences, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and also precision medicine which, by its very nature, is personal. For this reason, brand names in these areas should resonate with people (think ‘hearts and minds’).
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.
25.01.2021
5 minutes with Alistair Gay: working at Keltie.Alistair Gay, Partner at the firm who joined over twenty years ago, shares his thoughts on what makes Keltie special.
23.02.2021
Patenting ethical, environmental or socially responsible technologiesCan patent protection ever be part of an ethical or high moral value business model?
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?
08.12.2020
A difference of dosageThe European Patent Office's approach to patenting new dosage regimes
01.12.2020
5 minutes with Laura Kehoe on precision medicine.Laura explains the future direction of precision medicine.
24.03.2021
IP in the food industryFrom accommodating increasing demand to creating a sustainable food supply: innovation will be key in addressing the food industry's many challenges. How can that innovation be protected and exploited?
12.02.2021
Sean Cummings explains why Keltie’s office in Galway is the perfect location post-Brexit.Understanding Keltie's decision to open an Irish office.
16.12.2020
Insights into the automotive sector with Joanne HopleyJoanne Hopley talks about the future of automotive.
07.01.2021
Philip Baker - the future of IP in personalised transport.Changes, challenges and what to look forward to.
24.08.2020
Working with start-ups – interview with Dev Crease.Dev Crease joined Keltie in 2004 just after he qualified as a UK and European patent attorney. Over past 16 years he has developed a thriving practice in the life sciences, chemical and medical technologies team based around advising rapid growth companies achieve value in their IP positions.
23.10.2020
Richard Lawrence - my top three inventions.Three inventions which have helped shape the way we live our lives.
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!
16.12.2020
Mark Richardson explains the future challenges of IP in Europe, post-Brexit.What can the intellectual property sector expect?
27.01.2021
Registered design vs design patentWhat is the difference between a registered design right and a design patent?
18.02.2020
Azhar Sadique on a career in IP and the future challenges for the profession.Advice for young people looking to begin a career in intellectual property.
03.11.2020
Manuela Macchi tells us about the importance of intellectual property in sport.Insights into working with our sports clients.
02.03.2021
Top IP Tips for InfluencersWhen creating content, it is important to keep the right side of the IP line. Amelia Skelding talks through 5 top tips for influencers.
06.12.2020
5 minutes with Sullivan Fountain - working in-house versus private practiceThe differences between in-house and private practice.
03.03.2021
5 minutes with Emily Weal on materials science patentsWhat's new and what's next in materials science and IP?
22.01.2021
Video: Keltie - United in EuropeIn June 2016 the UK voted to leave the European Union, raising many questions around EU Trade Marks and Community Designs, as well as representation rights before the EUIPO. As a result, Keltie took steps in order to safeguard all Pan European IP rights in the future.
22.06.2021
Keltie EQE SuccessCongratulations to Keltie's trainees for record success in the 2021 European Qualifying Examinations.
06.07.2021
Keltie receives a glowing write-up in the IAM Patent 1000We are delighted to have received a Tier 2 ranking for patent prosecution and two glowing write-ups in the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. Keltie appears under both the ‘UK: England’ and ‘Ireland’ jurisdictions, reflecting our UK and European presence.
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