Join Trainee Patent Attorneys, William Emond, and Georgios Theocaridis, as they discuss their unique journeys into intellectual property, transitioning from engineering and physics backgrounds. They share insights into their work supporting innovation, the unique opportunities in patent law, and advice for those interested in pursuing a career in IP.

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Building on his recent article, ‘From engineering to trade marks: a journey into intellectual property law’, in this episode, Trainee Trade Mark Attorney Amardeep Brar is joined by Patent Attorney Alia Tayer who takes a deeper dive into the Amardeep's decision to transition from an engineering career to a role in intellectual property law.

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Head of Commercial IP Contracts, Amritjot Jethwa, is joined by Chris Hoole, Partner, in providing a quick-fire summary of the 5 important factors to consider, as a licensor and as a licensee, when licensing technology, so creating the building blocks for the successful commercialisation of IP.

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Appleyard Lees patent attorneys Kate Hickinson and Edward Rainsford discuss: (03:46) statistics – what has been filed at the UPC so far – types of cases and industries; notable cases including (06:15) Meril Italy srl v. Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (simultaneous revocation claims in multiple UPC divisions (Munich and Paris) and definition of ‘the same parties’ under Articles 46 and 47, illegalities of subsidiaries and parent company liability, and treatment of revocation action by Munich v. Paris divisions): (17:34) Ocado Innovation Limited v. Autostore et al. and Ocado Innovation Limited v. Respondent (access to evidence and pleadings from a previously settled case, guidance re: composition of Court of Appeal); and (27:18) NanoString Technologies et al. v. 10 Genomics et al. (first substantive UPC Court of Appeal decision, infringement and validity, using the EPO problem/solution approach v. German national law at the UPC).

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In this episode, Appleyard Lees partners and patent attorneys Ean Davies and Adam Tindall discuss the current challenges in-house IP teams face when it comes to protecting innovation, and look at how the priorities of in-house teams have changed in recent years.

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In this episode, trainee trade mark attorney Jennifer Thomas, and trainee patent attorney Ryan Newcombe discuss how they got into the IP profession. They talk about how they became trainees, the exams they will take to qualify, and look at life as a trainee at Appleyard Lees.

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From 2022-2023, knife-crime has risen to levels not seen since before the COVID-19 lockdown, according to a recent research brief from the House of Commons Library.

Prize-winning medtech start-up ACT Medical is fighting the injuries resulting from knife attacks, with a device that applies direct pressure to penetrative wounds, to reduce bleeding. The firm’s device has featured on the BBC’s Crimewatch, BBC Breakfast, and the BBC News website.

In this episode, partner and patent attorney Parminder Lally, and trainee patent attorney Debora Dorn, are joined by ACT Medical’s founder and managing director Joseph Bentley, and head of product Emma Priestley. They discuss ACT Medical’s revolutionary care for penetrative trauma, look at the challenges the business has faced as a start-up, and talk about the role IP has played in its growth.

If you have a question or issue you’d like our IP specialists to discuss on the podcast, tweet us @AppleyardLees, or email us, at [email protected].

Appleyard Lees is a leading intellectual property firm recognised for its breadth of experience, long-standing client relationships, and outstanding client care.

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In this episode, Appleyard Lees partner, trade mark attorney and solicitor Chris Hoole, and head of commercial IP contracts Amritjot Jethwa look at the different types of IP agreements and contracts that businesses should have in place, at each stage of their growth.

If you have a question or issue you’d like our IP specialists to discuss on the podcast, tweet us @AppleyardLees, or email us, at [email protected].

Appleyard Lees is a leading intellectual property firm recognised for its breadth of experience, long-standing client relationships, and outstanding client care.

For on-demand access to intellectual property insights to help you, your team or your business, subscribe to The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees.

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This episode follows the launch of Appleyard Lees’ Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report – Third Edition.

This year’s report uses global patent filing data to analyse green-technological developments in hydrogen, batteries, nuclear, wind, plant-based meat, cultivated meat, insect protein, bioplastics, carbon capture, and plastics recycling.

Patent attorneys Chris Mason, Partner, David Walsh, Partner, and Paul Beynon, Senior Associate, discuss key insights and trends from this year’s analysis.

In this episode Appleyard Lees partner, solicitor and trade mark attorney Chris Hoole, is joined by Juliana Fuchs, Counsel Brand Protection at PUMA.

Chris and Juliana discuss anti-counterfeiting measures, consumer misconceptions, and the potential consequences of buying and selling fake goods. They also take a closer look at PUMA’s recent successes in tackling counterfeit products.

If you have a question or issue you’d like our IP specialists to discuss on the podcast, tweet us @AppleyardLees, or email us, at [email protected].

Appleyard Lees is a leading intellectual property firm recognised for its breadth of experience, long-standing client relationships, and outstanding client care.

For on-demand access to intellectual property insights to help you, your team or your business, subscribe to The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees.

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