Year: 2017
G1/16 – Disclosed and undisclosed disclaimers at the EPO
The Enlarged Board of Appeal decision in G1/16 – “disclosed and undisclosed disclaimers” is now out, dated 18 December 2017:…
The firm helping protect the region’s innovation expertise
Through its growing technology, research and digital sectors, Birmingham and its surrounding areas recorded more growth than any other part …
Forresters Liverpool office continues growth with appointment of trainee IP attorney
Forresters Liverpool office continues growth with appointment of trainee IP attorney
Intellectual Property specialist Forresters has taken on a new …
Forresters legal secretary celebrates 50 years of loyal service
A legal secretary at Liverpool intellectual property law firm Forresters has celebrated half a century working for the company.
Sheila …
Emily Brunton – A day in the life
Intellectual Property specialist, Forresters, has recently grown its Liverpool office with the appointment of Emily Brunton, as a trainee patent …
Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017
The Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act came into force on 1 October 2017. We first reported this bill in our …
Recent Changes to EU Trade Mark Law
EU Trade Mark Law has changed, to make the EU trade mark system more efficient and consistent overall, and to …
Forresters announces new partners and fee earner promotions
We are delighted to announce that, as from 1 August 2017, Dr Alison Lawson (Birmingham Patents – Engineering and …
Added matter at the European Patent Office
The European Patent Office (EPO) is strict in only permitting amendments during prosecution of European patent applications which are “clearly …