AA Thornton

AA Thornton is a leading firm of Intellectual Property professionals based in London with a heritage dating back over 100 years.

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Exciting news! AA Thornton and Venner Shipley are joining forces on 1 December under the @VennerShipley name. With AA Thornton’s team, we’re creating an even stronger IP law firm to deliver enhanced expertise and personalised services.

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Happy World Intellectual Property Day! 🌎✨

Today, we celebrate how IP rights fuel innovation.

Read our article on how IP supports the Sustainable Development Goals: https://t.co/VQ8jCaegn1

Stay tuned for more articles exploring the SDGs in detail! #WorldIPDay #SDGs

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Exciting changes in EU design law are now in place. Read Sarah Neil's breakdown of how these reforms streamline design protection and broaden its scope to include digital and 3D printed designs.

Read the complete article here:🔗https://t.co/Ludz2ZLaUV

#EU #DesignLaw

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Student or University? Who owns the invention?

In a detailed analysis of the Oxford Nanoimaging case, our attorney Alex Bone provides clarity on the IP rights for students and universities.

Read more here: https://t.co/lq1iMXI3Vm

#IntellectualProperty #Universityinnovations

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Our IP expert, Sarah Neil writes on the Court of Appeal's recent guidance on acquiescence in the ICE Southampton v Intelligent Cleaning case, highlighting the departure from retained EU law.

Read more here: https://t.co/Esi2PPwezo

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Court of Appeal rules on Lidl vs Tesco: copyright charge overturned, but Tesco's logo found to infringe Lidl's trademarks, amounting to passing off.

Dive into the article from our lawyers Daniel Byrne & Fergus Brown on this recent ruling.

🔗https://t.co/CxpRZRKeOE

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Starting April 1, 2024, the @EPOorg launches a fee reduction scheme for micro-entities, offering a 30% discount on patent fees to boost innovation among small-scale inventors. Learn more about eligibility in Thanishta Mungur's article.

Read here:🔗https://t.co/Cn60ws028p

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We're delighted to share that Geoff Hussey has been again recognised as a Stand-out Lawyer in 2024 by @thomsonreuters.

Read more about his recognition here: https://t.co/Evo64nx4aO

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Meet our attorneys, Daniel Byrne and Geoff Hussey, at the Pharma IPR India Conference in Mumbai, happening from March 5th to 7th.

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We're pleased to announce that Mike Jennings has been recognised in the IAM Strategy 300 'Global Leaders' for 2024. His expertise in computer-related inventions and Intellectual Property continues to make a significant impact in the field.

🔗https://t.co/cvtdZUEu2Z

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In our latest article, Daniel Byrne examines the surge in product takedowns on eBay and Amazon, offering practical advice for tackling these issues. It focuses on IP law complexities and presents strategies for resolution.

Read here: https://t.co/VQz8rJeb21

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Reflecting on 2023, we at AA Thornton cherish our collaborations with brilliant minds. Our sincere thanks to you this festive season. May the New Year shine as brightly as the ideas we protect. Merry Christmas and cheers to a prosperous 2024! #HappyNewYear

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Frankie Suèr and Nikesh Patel dissect the latest Thaler v Comptroller-General case. The UK Supreme Court's decision confirms the AI system 'DABUS' cannot be credited as an inventor, setting a precedent for future AI-driven innovations.

🔗https://t.co/YTRip04VJJ

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⚡ UK's 2030 Vision: Leading in Battery Tech 🌿 Embracing a sustainable future with the New Battery Strategy.

👥 With insights from our IP experts Lloyd Palmer and Marianne Privett, delve into the future of sustainable energy.

🔗 Read: https://t.co/fIM2CA3U3X

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.@thelegal500 UK 2024 has once again acknowledged AA Thornton's expertise in Intellectual Property Law.

We thank our clients for their invaluable feedback, which have been instrumental in the success of our Patents Team. Here's what our client said about our team:

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The UK High Court has reversed a UKIPO decision, allowing a patent for a trained Artificial Neural Network (ANN). A significant development for AI patent applicants in the UK.

Read Mike Jennings and Lloyd Palmer's article for an in-depth analysis here: https://t.co/nH4qKlZGVM

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🏆 Celebrating Success! Congratulations to Adrian Bennett, Craig Turner & Mike Jennings who have been recognised for patent expertise in IAM Patent 1000 & WIPR Leaders 2023.

Here: https://t.co/RuEWMHGPvy

Read more about our commitment to excellence. #IPExcellence #AAThornton

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Have a go at being an "IP Detective"!
These are NEW events in our #SummerOfIP2023 programme: online workshops with @AAThorntonIP on 18 July & 2 August. Apply ASAP - details at https://t.co/RvRgGuTlie - & learn about the different types of IP in everyday products.

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We are thrilled to share that @ManagingIP has shortlisted AA Thornton in two categories at this year’s Managing IP EMEA Awards 2023. Congratulations to our Legal & Litigation team.

Categories:
·   Patent Disputes
·   Trade Mark Disputes

#IP https://t.co/l6sCmYsBq9

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Has the word “Metaverse” reached the point where it is no longer capable of being considered a distinctive trade mark? Sarah Neil looks at recent decisions of the EU IPO considering this question. #Metaverse #IP #IntellectualProperty #Trademarks #EUIPO

https://t.co/lxGXE6nHWP