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News & Insights

June 2019

The increasing demands on battery technologies

Battery technology is an area of constant innovation. For years we have been trying to squeeze a little bit more performance from our electronic devices. However, we are now at a juncture where the power demands of these devices have risen to a level where future development of entire industries depends on significant advances in battery technology. Two such industries are Electric Vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy.

 
Data and security

Data and security issues in a world of connected cars

Greater use of automobile connectivity and autonomy is increasing the demand for sensors and software which in turn is generating more data. This raises questions around data ownership and security. Who owns the data that an autonomous car generates and who is allowed to use it? Does the individual own the data that it generates, or should the manufacturer have rights of access?

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Gender medicine

Deriving novelty from treating women?

“Gender medicine” is often associated with reproductive health issues, such as pregnancy, genitourinary medicine, or endocrinology. However, researchers are increasingly aware that all medicine is, to some extent, influenced by sex and gender. It has been argued that medicine should treat men and women differently, causing us to question whether patent law should be doing the same.

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Mewburn Ellis

Join our team!

We’re looking for talented people to join our team. Whether you’re fully qualified or a part-qualified Chemistry, Life Sciences or Engineering Patent Attorney, we’d love to hear from you. We’re also offering a unique opportunity for a talented IP solicitor to be part of our Legal Practice. So, if you’re ambitious, committed, forward-looking and enjoy a challenge, get in touch now. We invite you to be part of our future.

 
Adidas lose EU bid to trade mark logo

Three-stripes and you’re out!

Adidas have lost the trade mark battle over their famous three-stripe logo. The General Court of the European Union upheld the decision of the European Union Intellectual Property Office to annul the trade mark after Belgian company, Shoe Branding, successfully applied for a declaration of invalidity. So, what can be learnt from this case?

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Navigating Brexit

Brexit - key points for rights holders

In March this year, the deadline for the UK to leave the EU was extended to 31 October 2019. With certain issues still waiting to be resolved, we recap on our key recommendations for rights holders, such as if it is necessary to double file for both UK and EU registrations and when to consider renewing your UK trade marks.

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