COVID-19: Intellectual Property
16 April 2020
Protecting, capitalising and maximising our clients’ investment in their intellectual property has never been more important, with many companies facing uncertain times during the COVID-19 crisis. In light of the disruptions, supportive extensions may be given to applicants for and holders of patent, trade marks and designs.
If you would like to discuss the potential impact of this issue on your business, contact a member of our award-winning Intellectual Property team.
Online Content - Who is Liable?
04.10.20
We hosted a webinar on 4 November looking at the issue of litigation related to online content.
Trade Marks - Case Law Update and Filing Strategies
21.10.20
We hosted a webinar on 21 October looking at updates in trade mark law. Our speakers will gave an update on trade mark case law which may affect your business, as well as covering key trade mark filing location strategies, in the light of the ongoing Brexit-related upheaval.
In-House Counsel Masterclass - Recent Developments in IP and AI
On Thursday 7 May, we hosted our In-House Counsel Masterclass webinar discussing Recent Developments in IP and AI.
Intellectual Property | Tokyo 2020 Postponed – The Race is on for Trademark Protection
17.04.20
With the recent announcement that the Olympic Games are to be postponed until 2021, we examine what this means for the registered trademarks associated with the Games and how the outcome applies to similar events which have been cancelled or postponed due to the global outbreak of COVID-19.
Intellectual Property | COVID-19 Causing Important Deadlines to be Extended
20.03.20
The EPO, EUIPO and Intellectual Property Office of Ireland have made a number of recent important announcements regarding the extension of official office deadlines due to the outbreak of COVID-19. We review these announcements which will be relevant and important for applicants for and holders of patent, trade marks and designs.