Publications

It’s said that change happens in two ways – gradually, then suddenly. Those who work in the IP space know the truth of this. Innovation in a particular field or sector can evolve gradually over years or decades, punctuated by moments of intense inventive or creative disruption. These episodes can be sparked by internal forces, or by external factors, such as the challenges of the COVID pandemic driving profound innovations in the life sciences, particularly the rapid development of game-changing mRNA vaccines.  

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This year promises to be one of the most significant in a generation for IP litigation, with major disputes reaching the high courts, as well as a brand-new court launching in mainland Europe. Tom Oliver, Partner, and Claire Robinson, Senior Associate, highlight some of the most hotly anticipated cases of this year and assess their wider implications for the market.  

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With less than four months to go until the launch of the new Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court, one thing is for certain, the new system for centralised European patent litigation will have major implications for the UK’s highly innovative sectors – notably life sciences and biotech.

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From a childhood fascination with electronics and computers, to an MSci in Computer Science, to a career in IP litigation and the chance to work on some of the most high-profile tech patent disputes before the UK and European courts…

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What does the Court of Appeal decision in Teva v Novartis mean for the future use and commercial value of Arrow declarations?

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2023 promises to be a landmark year for the IP regime. The UK Courts will rule on decisive issues, from AI inventorship, to renewable energy patents, to FRAND licensing – meanwhile in mainland Europe, the UPC will begin hearing cases from across its seventeen individual member states and enforcing new unitary patent rights…

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Take a look at Raj, Sam and Jake's article on copyright in artificial intelligence in TechCrunch - an insightful read online here.

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Take a look at Alex and William's interesting article on the online platforms and app store operators - you can view the full article here via Law360 online.

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Newly appointed PG partner Dr Tess Waldron had the pleasure of speaking with The Law Society for a recent profile article in the Law Society Gazette’s My Legal Life column.   Find out more about Tess’s background in medicine, how it continues to inform her IP work in the life sciences sector, and her career highlights to date.

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The media loves a David and Goliath story – which is why it pays to take size into account when considering legal action in relation to a trade mark dispute.   In a new article for World Trademark Review, Powell Gilbert Partner Tom Oliver and Of Counsel Alex Borthwick, discuss the implications of bringing proceedings against a smaller party, how these kinds of disputes are best resolved, and the key factors that litigants should consider before entering the arena.

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The battle to determine who has copyright control over iconic Marvel comic book characters – including fan favourites Spider-Man, Iron Man and Doctor Strange – rages on in the U.S. courts.   In his new article for Managing IP, Powell Gilbert's Of Counsel, Alex Borthwick examines the ongoing disputes between Marvel and its former writers, and outlines how ownership of works created by employees is determined under UK law.

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