My case note on Judge Hacon's judgment in easyGroup Ltd v Jaybank Leisure Ltd [2025] EWHC 3077 (IPEC) which he handed down yesterday. This was an action for TM infringement under s.10 (2) TMA with a defence of non-use under s.11A. nipclaw.blogspot.com/2025/11/trade-…

Why Ukraine WON'T Sign the U.S. "Peace Deal" youtu.be/bFtY0XZDvzA?si… via YouTube

An introduction to the IP laws of St Helena. It is a tiny territory in the middle that already has a lot going for it. For example, its coffee that has special qualities commands a price of £22.50 for 125 grams. nipcexit.blogspot.com/2025/11/intell…

This chap talks a lot of sense. I don't know why more people (particularly in the USA) don't listen to him. youtube.com/watch?v=3wMCTv…

I have just uploaded a page on what is meant by a skilled addressee in the context of obviousness. There are links to recent cases on the topic which will be updated regularly. nipcinvention.blogspot.com/p/the-skilled-…

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My case note on Mr Michael Tappin KC's reasons for refusing permission for Stephen Thaler to appeal to the Court of Appeal. Is this the end of the DABUS litigation in this country? Probably but Dr Thaler can seek permission to appeal from CA. nipclaw.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-en…

Guidance on what is meant by "common general knowledge" to complement my previous articles on "inventive step" and "skilled addressee". nipcinvention.blogspot.com/p/common-gener…

❄️ What’s On at The Media Centre this December? Discover Flo-State and What They Saw, get guidance from Kirklees Business Support & AD:Venture, connect with local businesses over coffee, or let the kids play at the STEM Playground. Find out more 👉 themediacentre.org/whats-on

I have just published my December 2025 IP and Tech Law Newsletter with articles on AI, patents, trade marks, CTC's Winter IP conference, Wales Enterprise Day and IP law in St Helena. linkedin.com/pulse/christma… via LinkedIn

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My case note on Leech J's judgment in Lufthansa Technik AG v Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems and Another [2025] EWHC 375 (Pat) in which he assessed the profits for which each of the defendants had to account for infringing EP (UK) 0 881 145 B1 nipclaw.blogspot.com/2025/12/accoun…

My resource page on sufficiency. It covers s.14 (3) and s.72 (1) (c) of the Patents Act 1977. It covers Kitchin J's dicta in Eli Lilly & Company v Human Genome Sciences and introduces classical, Bioogen and ambiguous insufficiency. nipcinvention.blogspot.com/p/sufficiency.…

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My post on University of St Andrews's "Lunch and Learn" videos on YouTube. I particularly commend Paul Bourne's "Pitching Masterclass." nipcnews.blogspot.com/2025/12/st-and…