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When was the last time you reviewed your trademark portfolio? Like reviewing insurance cover, it makes sense for every business to spend a little time every few years to make sure they have the right protection in place in the right territories for the right marks, in respect of the right goods and services. They will then be in a far stronger position if they find themselves caught up on either side of a trade mark dispute. We think about the evolution of brands and what that means for trade mark protection, and set out a checklist of questions to consider when reviewing your trademark portfolio. https://lnkd.in/eCy6ti_U Author: Caroline Brooks #IP #IntellectualProperty #TradeMark #TradeMarkPortfolio #Brands

We love a quiz at Abel + Imray, do come and join in the fun at this event hosted by Women Lawyers Bristol on 24 April.

We are proud to be supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025 🌟 Below is a brilliant article written by Marty Kaminsky, that was published in Highlights Magazine in 2019. This article focuses on ADHD and how Astronaut Scott Kelly, American Footballer Lawrence Guy, Author Katherine Ellison and Figure skater Zachary Donohue have succeeded. #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityWeek #NCW #ThisIsND

We are proudly sponsoring the Women Lawyers Bristol Quiz Night on 24 April 2025. Abel + Imray's Katy Pellow will be acting as quiz master for some of the rounds. Details on how to register for the event, can be found in the post below. #Event #Quiz #WomenLawyersBristol #Bristol #Law #QuizNight

Matthew Fletcher discusses the role of description in interpreting the claims of European patents and whether recent Enlarged Board of Appeal referral G1/24 might bring clarity on this issue. https://lnkd.in/eMWd29Yv #EPO #PatentLaw #Insights #IP #IntellectualProperty #Europe #Patent

We’re proud to be supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025! 🌟 This week is all about challenging misconceptions, breaking down barriers, and celebrating the incredible strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals. Together, let's work towards creating a more inclusive world that understands and champions neurodiversity in all its forms. #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityWeek #NCW #ThisIsND

We are attending INTA 2025. Trade mark attorneys Caroline Brooks, Rebecca Atkins, and Ellen Streekstra Streekstra from our offices in the UK and The Netherlands, and partner and patent attorney Matthew Fletcher are attending International Trademark Association (INTA) on 17-21 May in San Diego, USA. The focus of INTA 2025 is 'The business of IP', with three educational tracks: ⚪ Law and Policy ⚪ Business and Technology ⚪ Professional Development and Career Advancement We are looking forward to meeting contacts old and new at the conference. Please get in touch if you would like to meet up. https://lnkd.in/es2KGPde #INTA2025 #INTA #IP #IntellectualProperty #Events #SanDiego #USA #TradeMarks

From 1 May 2025, Registered EU (Community) Design renewal fees will significantly increase. The renewal period is also changing, which in most cases will bring the renewal deadline for EU designs forward. Read our newsflash for more details. Author: Caroline Brooks https://lnkd.in/e2Mjrzn3 #IP #IntellectualProperty #Designs #RenewalFees #EU #EUDesigns

It was good to see so many investors and innovators at the BioWales in London conference yesterday, and to catch up with clients and contacts. Lindsey Kent chaired an interesting panel of investors, which discussed a very real challenge for innovators at this time, funding and how to access it. Our thanks to MediWales for arranging this event. #BioWales #London #Investors #Event #MediWales #Funding #Innovators #PanelDiscussion

Rhys Williams and Julian Crump are attending the 2025 FICPI - International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys and FICPI-Korea Symposium on 02-05 April in Jeju Island, Korea. Topics include: ⚪ To what extent is data (experimental data or correlation data between input and output) is required for AI-generated application inventions? ⚪ A Common Denominator in Trade Mark and Design ⚪ Which IP firm should you hire? - A discussion from different perspectives  ⚪ AI assisted drafting and other AI assisted practices; how far have we come and how far can we go?  ⚪ Evidence and common sense are needed to determine where the truth lies ⚪ IP service providers: Blessing or curse? ⚪ Availability of a letter of consent and potential risk for concurrent use of a similar trade mark under a co-existence agreement Click the link below for more information, and if you would like to meet up, please get in touch. https://lnkd.in/e__XaW_a #Event #FICPI #JejuIsland #SouthKorea #IP #IntellectualProperty #Patent