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IP Ingredients: How the trademark landscape is adapting to the NoLo trend

Beverage producer and brand owner? This article may be for you, as changes in how EU trademark authorities compare alcoholic and non-alcoholic products make it easier for brand owners to …

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Agritech Thymes: The EPO Looks at the Morality and Patentability of Therapeutics Derived from Traditional Knowledge

This case (T2510/181) heard before the Technical Boards of Appeal at the EPO in May 2024 relates to the morality and novelty of substances of a natural origin. The invention …

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IP Ingredients: Trends in FoodTech Innovation

    Click the button below to download the infographic.   This article was prepared by Partner and Patent Attorney Jennifer Bailey and Trade Mark Director Tanya Waller

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Agritech Thymes: Exploring the Agritech IP landscape – past trends and future insights

The agrifood patent landscape analysis recently reported by WIPO provides interesting insights into key areas of innovation and the IP strategies being adopted. The agrifood industry, encompassing both agritech and …

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IP Ingredients: Can you patent a flavour?

If you’ve developed a new drink or food with a distinct flavour or mouthfeel and aren’t sure if it’s patentable, then this article may be for you. We explore broadly …

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Agritech Thymes: One of Europe’s oldest grape plant variety rights is invalidated

The Italian courts recently heard a case of infringement of a Plant Variety Right (PVR) held by Sun World International LLC protecting the Sugraone grape variety and of the corresponding …

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Patents and AI – An interview with ChatGPT

It is almost beyond doubt that AI is going to have a significant impact on our lives and industries. The field of intellectual property will not be exempt from this. …

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IP Ingredients: Coffee Corner with Marc Misthal of Offit Kurman – Protecting your brand in the U.S.

As one of the biggest global markets, the U.S. is a key territory when it comes to trade mark registration. We spoke to Marc Misthal who is a principal U.S. attorney …

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IP Ingredients, Part 19: Biting into the Olympic Games

The Olympic Games, currently ongoing in Paris as I write, is one of the most prestigious global sporting events and a prime marketing opportunity, one which food and drink brands …

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