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AA Thornton’s highly regarded automotive and aerospace team, advising the automotive and aerospace industry across the full spectrum of IP matters

[AA Thornton @AAThorntonIP]

Can you explain the differences between registered designs, UK unregistered design rights, Community unregistered design rights, supplementary unregistered design right and artistic copyright? Trade Mark expert Ian Gill explores: https://t.co/Gv48VrzLen

#designs #iP

[AA Thornton @AAThorntonIP]

In his latest article on Appeals to the Appointed Person, Ian Gill writes 'What do Six Nations Rugby Union referees have in common with the UK IPO Appointed Person?'

https://t.co/g8qL8sXdG9

[AA Thornton @AAThorntonIP]

The #upc is not relevant in the UK anymore, right? Wrong. Our team of UK solicitors, barristers and patent attorneys will be able to run parallel UPC cases as well as any EPO Oppositions in the new system:
https://t.co/rs9GgCDcJQ

[AA Thornton @AAThorntonIP]

There are many factors to be considered for a project developing a new product or process, but Freedom to Operate (FTO) should not be overlooked. SME team member Alex Bone looks at FTO and the risks in this new article: https://t.co/to0wnpD78Q

[AA Thornton @AAThorntonIP]

Ed Sheeran Granted Declaration of Non-Infringement in “Shape of You” copyright case, Lindsey Rigg reposts: https://t.co/xN8LXQi878

[AA Thornton @AAThorntonIP]

Following the EPO’s 2022 update of their Guidelines for Examination, Partner Nick South reviews the changes relating to “partial priority”: https://t.co/mHKWsoLFTf

[AA Thornton @AAThorntonIP]

Plastic has long been viewed as a ‘wonder material’ due to its useful durability, moldability, and low cost, but its advantages also make it problematic. David Blair discusses this topic in depth here: https://t.co/msZn8JAaTR #IntellectualProperty #WorldEarthDay

[AA Thornton @AAThorntonIP]

Following Walk to Work day Earth Day Sarah Neil and Alex Bone have been considering how IP can help make walking even greener. https://t.co/BqlYUyToPb #WalkToWork #IntellectualProperty #TradeMarks #Designs #Patents

[AA Thornton @AAThorntonIP]

An unlikely culprit contributing to our increasing carbon emissions - find out more in this article from two of our Cleantech team members Lucy O'Brien and Marianne Privett: https://t.co/ZXzjDJjdGs #Cleantech #Patents

[AA Thornton @AAThorntonIP]

The Court of Appeal has ruled against allowing a late amendment to a defence to trade mark infringement. We are delighted to have assisted our client ABP Technology Ltd, to secure this significant win! https://t.co/X0EADFH6KT #Litigation #TradeMarks #Infringement #Counterclaim

[AA Thornton @AAThorntonIP]

In view of #EarthDay and the #4ATConference held by @AgriTechCentres to discuss how technology can transform farming/food production, Victoria Jones looked at how @agri_epi @agrimetrics @CHAPAgriTech and @CIELivestock are helping UK’s #NetZero initiative. https://t.co/juau4AOBVN

[AA Thornton @AAThorntonIP]

Trade Mark team member Sarah Neil on an interesting UK IPO decision where the Appointed Person scrutinises the ability of the UK IPO to raise ex officio bad faith objections during trade mark examination
https://t.co/vUMTrYHRbt #trademarks

[Daniel Byrne @DanByrneIPlaw]

Pleased to report a recent win at the Court of Appeal last week! Our client was represented by barrister Chris Aikens https://t.co/PCkz55dMQb #trademark #litigation #courtofappeal

[AA Thornton @AAThorntonIP]

Craig Turner will be attending the BIO International Convention in San Diego from 13-16 June, & would be delighted to help you with all things IP! If you'd like to meet with Craig send a meeting request in the link, or e-mail [email protected] https://t.co/q7M2sPcpDQ #bio2022

[AA Thornton @AAThorntonIP]

Congrats to our very own Varuni Paranavitane for being selected as an outstanding IP practitioner in the elite World IP Review Leaders Directory 2022. We are very pleased that Varuni’s excellence and approach to work has been recognised https://t.co/AAy9CrTMYN #WIPRleaders #IP

[AA Thornton @AAThorntonIP]

Retail and Clean Tech team member Sarah Neil reports on the hot topics in food and drink following the recent Food & Drink Trends and Innovations conference in London. Read more here: https://t.co/cOym8XTXkb
#FoodAndDrink #Sustainability #CleanTech

[Innovate UK @innovateuk]

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Find out how the @innovateuk #YoungInnovators Awards 2022/23 could help support your big idea.

Register your interest today:
👉 https://t.co/LnFTAmXmra

#IdeasMeanBusiness #YoungEntrepreneurs #Innovation #BusinessInnovation @KTNUK

[AA Thornton @AAThorntonIP]

Our Patent practice has been recommended as a 'Tier One' firm this year by @thelegal500! We'd like to thank all of our clients for their support this year, and an extra special thank you to those who gave us such wonderful feedback! https://t.co/OblyhJUGUN

[AAT Automotive and Aerospace @AAT_AutoIP]

‘Self-driving’ cars could get green light for use on UK motorways this year https://t.co/spQE1n9A8T #selfdriving

[EuropeanPatentOffice @EPOorg]

#patentinsights: IP strategy and management skills can help overcome the challenges presented by business model changes.