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It has been 8 years since the Review on Antimicrobial Resistance “Tackling Drug-Resistant Infections Globally”   was published. This is often referred to more colloquially as “The O’Neill report on antimicrobial resistance”.

In Marks & Clerk’s latest AI Report 2024, we consider the use of AI in creating a product design, which may be the subject of a Registered Design. However, even if the AI-generated output itself meets the requirements for being registered as a design, the question remains as to who may qualify as the owner of the design.

Explore the IP journey of medtech innovation, from idea to market. This article breaks down how intellectual property plays a crucial role in protecting and commercialising medical technologies, addressing key strategies and potential challenges. Gain insights to maximise the value of your medtech advancements through effective IP management.

In a recent judgement, AGA Rangemaster Group Limited (AGA) was unsuccessful in its objections to UK Innovations Group Limited & Anr’s (the Defendant) retrofitting of AGA cookers with an electrical control system called the “eControl System” and related copyright infringement claims. However, AGA was successful in its trade mark infringement claims relating to the way in which the “eControl Cookers” had been marketed and sold.

Anime's global success drives extensive merchandising, making trade marks vital for brand owners. This article highlights the role of registered trade marks in protecting iconic characters, maximising merchandising opportunities, and enforcing brand rights, ensuring anime creators can safeguard their IP in an ever-expanding market.

When will company directors be personally liable for acts of wrongdoing by their company? And what profits will they have to account to the injured party for? These questions were considered by the Supreme Court in the context of a trade mark infringement case in Lifestyle Equities v Ahmed.

The European Union is now close to finalising new legislation on packaging and packaging waste, placing an obligation on manufacturers and importers of products in the EU to minimise the volume and weight of product packaging, and to reduce packaging waste.

Advancements in AI, particularly in medical image screening, are transforming cancer diagnosis by improving accuracy and reducing unnecessary interventions. However, challenges like biased datasets and underrepresentation of certain groups limit its full potential. Ensuring diverse, high-quality data is key for equitable outcomes.

Late-stage functionalisation has emerged as a valuable enabling tool within the arsenal of a medicinal chemist. As newer synthetic methods become developed for the generation of small molecules, so too has the chemical space that medicinal chemists will have access to. Of course, these methods are valuable to the R&D team – but did you know that late-stage functionalisation will also likely have an impact on the IP profession?