New rules for #appeals at the #EPO were introduced in 2020. The new rules significantly restrict chances for users to introduce new arguments late in any proceedings. Users must now ensure that the strongest possible case is built at the onset! lnkd.in/dctkDzC

Our colleague Iain McCrindle has written an interesting blogpost about the IP infringement case between #oatly and #glebefarm! scintilla-ip.com/david-and-g-oa…

A reminder that "patent portfolios require careful management and demand a holistic view of the applications present in a patent family" to avoid the risk of double patenting. scintilla-ip.com/g4-19-decision…

Check out our client SolarisKit Ltd demonstrating their "powerfully simple" invention on how to decarbonise heating on BBC's 39 Ways to Save the Planet bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Do you know which system of patent filing is the best for you? linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

#Brexit If you had a design or trade mark #pendingapplication in the EU at the end of the #transitionperiod, you should make sure you do not miss the 30 September 2021 #deadline for getting a #comparableright in the UK! scintilla-ip.com/alert-for-hold…

A brief update on Ocado's ex-employee IP breach and the kind of protection companies need to put in place by Juneyna Kabir scintilla-ip.com/ocado-ip-breac…

UKIPO launches its digital renewal service, altering the time taken to renew patents from a couple of days to mere hours scintilla-ip.com/ukipo-introduc…

What if you have multiple, similar inventions but the chance to file only one application? Can you file just one? Yes! But, should you? Check out our post on how best to navigate the world of divisional filing strategies! scintilla-ip.com/can-you-file-a…

So much of your R&D budget goes into the aesthetic of your product! Let's learn how to protect those design rights in the way that works best for you. scintilla-ip.com/unregistered-d…

A patent application is similar to others you have made in your ilfe in many ways - a document where you show off your capabilities and unique essence! The process can be easy or complex, fast or slow and the outcome is a result of so many variables. scintilla-ip.com/a-lay-guide-wh…

Imagine if it was common knowledge exactly what the 11 herbs and spices in the KFC Original were. Or what metrics the New York Times used to decide which books made its coveted bestsellers list. Does IP law have provisions to protect these secrets? scintilla-ip.com/are-trade-secr…

A simple understanding of the complex process of establishing the Unified Patent Court. The UPC aims to deal with patent infringement and IP disputes from up to 25 EU Member States and has suffered a number of roadblocks in the last few years. scintilla-ip.com/the-european-u…

Can #AI be an #inventor? This question has been at the centre of a debate over the last couple of years, but the Legal Board of Appeal of the #EPO has now answered this question once and for all: under European patent law, it can not. At least for now. lnkd.in/eYEj8PWw

Did you know you can #accelerate #patent prosecution? You don't always have to wait years to get your patent granted! Rules vary from country to country, but most patent offices now offer some kind of "accelerated" #patentprosecution route. Read more at: lnkd.in/eSnvWBbV

Occasionally #patent applicants may have to demonstrate the #plausibility of a particular technical effect in support of inventive step or of sufficiency. This may require providing documents after filing, however the #EPO rules on this lack consistency. lnkd.in/e2J_khtj

Congratulations to our founder Peter McBride who has been named as an "IP Star" in the latest guide issued by Managing IP IP STARS 🥳scintilla-ip.com/managing-ip-na…

Congrats to all the speakers at #CogXFestival23 yesterday! Scintilla's own Suzanne Oliver will be on the founders stage at 11am talking IP, #IoT & #semiconductors !

A warm welcome to our newest accredited #LivingWage employers! 🎉We're delighted that you have chosen to join us. Raw Material Heavy Sound Block Architects Hibernian Community Foundation Scintilla IP Volunteer Centre East Lothian LEAP Project

*FREE WEBINAR* Unlocking the full value of your IP: How to generate value from your patents across the innovation lifecycle 📜 *Wednesday 31st January 2024* ✍ ⬇ Register below! ⬇ #patents #taxrelief #intellectualproperty forrestbrown.co.uk/event/unlockin…