The Greenshoots Intellectual Property Podcast

This episode of the podcast follows episode 25, which introduced the Unitary Patent (UP) and Unified Patent Court (UPC). Partners and patent attorneys Kate Hickinson and Julia Gwilt discuss how the UPC might work in practice, including the pros and cons of using this new court for infringement and invalidity actions. For more information on Appleyard Lees go to appleyardlees.com. Follow us on Twit...

In this episode, Appleyard Lees partners, patent attorneys, and experienced opposition specialists, Bobby Smithson and Jennifer Delaney, give their outlook on patent oppositions and appeals at the EPO in 2022. They discuss virtual hearings, how the latest Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal have been implemented, and recent case law, including the pending referral to the Enlarged Board of A...

Mediation is a form of cost-effective, confidential alternative dispute resolution (ADR), in which a neutral third party, or mediator, assists two parties to negotiate a settlement outside of court. In this episode, Appleyard Lees partners and solicitors Bill Lister and Chris Hoole discuss the benefits of mediation vs. court proceedings, and how mediation in intellectual property cases can differ...

After years of uncertainty, both the Unitary Patent (UP) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) could be live as early as October 2022. This will impact all existing granted and pending European patents. Patent owners will need to make strategic decisions soon. In this episode, patent attorneys, partner Kate Hickinson, and senior associate Chris Mason, discuss the implications of the UP and UPC. For m...

This episode follows the release of Appleyard Lees, inaugural Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report 2021. The report analyses patent filings across several areas of green innovation to shed light on the state of progress in the development of green technologies. How close are we to finding the technological solutions that will be so important for achieving sustainability? Where, and by whom, ar...

Part of the UK’s High Court, The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (the IPEC) provides fast, cost-effective intellectual property litigation proceedings, without the risk of paying uncapped costs to an opposing party. In this episode, Appleyard Lees solicitors, partner Bill Lister, and Chris Thomas, discuss when a case should be taken to the IPEC, the mechanisms for doing so, and what proceed...

In episode 6 of the podcast, released July 2020, Appleyard Lees partners and patent attorneys Adam Tindall and Ean Davies discussed COVID-related challenges faced by in-house IP teams. How did the business disruption affect in-house IP teams’ priorities, and what changes did Adam and Ean foresee for the future? In this episode, we revisit Adam and Ean’s predictions. We discuss the advantages and d...

In 2017, the UK Supreme Court’s judgement of Actavis v Eli Lilly created significant change to the way patent infringement is assessed in the UK by introducing a formal doctrine of equivalents. Four years on, Appleyard Lees partners and patent attorneys Adam Tindall and David Walsh, and senior associate and patent attorney Chris Mason discuss the impact the Supreme Court’s judgement has had on the...

As the Tokyo 2020/21 Olympics approach, British wheelchair racing athlete and Paralympic gold medallist Hannah Cockroft discusses her preparation for the games, and the drivers behind innovation in her sport. Hannah is a five-time Paralympic champion, twelve-time world champion, and T34 world record holder for the 100 metre, 200 metre, 400 metre, 800 metre and 1500 metre races. Hannah is joined by...

This episode of the podcast features Bill Lister and Chris Thomas, specialist IP solicitors who help clients in the UK and around the world manage IP disputes in a commercially and legally sensible way. Chris and Bill discuss how to prevent disputes, and what to do if they arise. For more information on Appleyard Lees go to appleyardlees.com. Follow us on Twitter @AppleyardLees. Follow us on Linke...

Serial entrepreneur Mags Walker joins Appleyard Lees partner and solicitor Chris Hoole to talk about her journey from 'Big Four' accountant to owner of two successful start-up businesses. Mags is the founder of Yorkshire-based marketing agency the fabl, and Toolally, a statement fashion accessory brand supplying accessories to the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, and featured on the cover of Vogue. In...

Following the release of the 2021/22 UK Budget, corporation tax is set to rise to twenty-five percent in 2023. While this will be unwelcome news for many businesses, tax relief for patent owners and licensees, afforded under the UK Patent Box regime, is now even more valuable. In this episode, Appleyard Lees partner, David Walsh, is joined by Tom Dews, a Patent Box specialist and corporate tax par...

Updated Examination Guidelines published by the EPO in March 2021 include stricter requirements for making a patent description consistent with amended claims. Patent attorneys Bobby Smithson and Andy McKinlay discuss the knock-on effect this new approach may have in subsequent patent disputes. For more information on Appleyard Lees go to appleyardlees.com. Follow us on Twitter @AppleyardLees. Fol...

Patent attorneys Richard Bray, Barbara Fleck and Kate Hickinson discuss patents as drivers of innovation, and the reporting of patent issues by mainstream media. Discussion topics include: patents – fuelling innovation, or protecting corporate interests? | the need for patents & IP rights | the ‘war’ for innovation | patents and innovation in the press | enforcing patent rights, or not, during and...

Adam and Richard reflect on their observations made then, and impact and developments we’ve seen in IP and innovation since: Pandemic impact on tech & industry | Back to stability and business as usual? | Other IP issues – crown use, uncertainty waning?, future funding availability | Sentiment v. practical reality – will life, and IP, be changed forever? More information on Appleyard Lees go to ap...

Appleyard Lees solicitors and trade mark attorneys Robert Cumming and Chris Hoole chat to Tom about the success of Spatzwear, fuelled by passion and necessity, with intellectual property an important factor in its growth. More information on Appleyard Lees go to appleyardlees.com. Follow us on Twitter @AppleyardLees. Follow us on LinkedIn at Appleyard Lees IP LLP. Music by: Dizaro - Aurora Boreali...

Appleyard Lees partners, patent attorneys and chemists David Walsh and Jennifer Delaney discuss: What drives ‘green’ chemistry innovation? | COVID-19 effects on ‘green’ chemistry innovation | Identifying patentable ‘green’ chemistry inventions What questions would you like answered by Appleyard Lees IP professionals? Tweet or email your questions to us, at @AppleyardLees or ip@appleyardlees.com.

Appleyard Lees solicitors Rob Cumming, Bill Lister and Chris Hoole discuss their recent experiences of and learnings from virtual trials. Virtual trials at the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC): Pre-trial case management conferences | Trial attire | Logistics of hearings at home | Virtual trial timelines | Bandwidth and video at trial | Bundles & referring to documents | Communication...

Appleyard Lees partners and patent attorneys Richard Bray, Ean Davies and Barbara Fleck introduce the AL discussion series, ‘Tech transfer teams’ IP challenges post-COVID and beyond’, with commentary on the range of IP-related issues facing tech transfer teams right now. Collaboration/inventorship/ownership | FTOs | Cost pressures | Funding | IP Strategy | Commercialisation strategy | Plausibility...

Appleyard Lees partners and patent attorneys Ean Davies and Adam Tindall discuss the evolving role of in-house IP professionals in the context of the pandemic and potential economic downturn. Reimagining the in-house team/outside counsel relationship | Getting the best from private practice IP attorneys | IP during a recession What questions would you like answered by Appleyard Lees IP professiona...

Appleyard Lees partners and patent oppositions specialists Julia Gwilt and Bobby Smithson discuss their recent experiences of virtual hearings. Unexpected pros | Discreet communication between attorney, client and witness | Learnings & tips | ‘Reading the room’ | Procedural quirks | Would the outcome have been different if parties attended in person? What questions would you like answered by Apple...

Appleyard Lees partners and patent attorneys Julia Gwilt and Bobby Smithson discuss the impact of COVID-19 disruption on oral proceedings at the EPO, both oppositions and examinations. Oral proceedings | Shifting deadlines | Changes to remote OPs | Exceptional circumstance extensions | Challenges and benefits of OPs by video conference | Facilitating public OPs virtually What questions would you l...

In our first episode, Appleyard Lees partners and patent attorneys Adam Tindall and Richard Bray discuss the impact on IP and innovation, now and in future, of the COVID-19 pandemic. Oral proceedings | Shifting deadlines | Changes to remote OPs | Exceptional circumstance extensions | Challenges and benefits of OPs by video conference | Facilitating public OPs virtually More information on Appleyar...

Hello and welcome to The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees, a conversation about intellectual property, focused on what matters most to innovators, inventors and brand owners, right now. In each episode, intellectual property specialists discuss the essential issues facing those who create, or protect, IP. If you have a question or issue you’d like our IP specialists to discuss on the podcast,...