Infringement and Passing Off – Lessons Learned from Cider v Aldi
When a company invests time, effort, and money into building a brand, the last thing it wants is another business copying its product, name, or design. Trademark infringement and passing off are major concerns for businesses, as seen in many high-profile legal battles, including disputes involving Aldi. At ApexCounsel, we provide expert legal advice […]
Toeing the Line in the Metaverse: A Misconstruction?
While the concept of the metaverse has gained broader understanding and acceptance in recent times, this development has given rise to a range of inquiries concerning its legal status. Several prevalent legal misconceptions surrounding the metaverse include:
Navigating the Maze of Patent Registration: A Dive
In the dynamic landscape of lightening paced innovation, patents stand as the cornerstone of intellectual property rights protection. These legal instruments provide inventors and creators exclusive rights over their inventions, offering a mechanism to recoup investments, encourage further research, and drive economic growth.
The CPAP Machine: Sullivan and the Success of a Medical Breakthrough
The story of the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine – an essential device for many suffering from sleep apnea – is not just about medical advancement, but also about human ingenuity, persistence, and the journey of its inventor, Colin Sullivan.
Patent: Protecting Your Inventions
Obtaining a patent is a significant achievement for creators, inventors and businesses alike. It serves to protect the unique functionality or design aspects of an invention. Once a patent is issued, the recipient has the right to ward off unauthorized use of their patented idea or to license it for revenue generation.
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Patent Related Strategies for Start-ups and Small Businesses
In the current competitive business climate, the protection of intellectual property is crucial for the growth and success of start-ups and small enterprises. Patents, in particular, can play a pivotal role by defending unique inventions, processes, and technologies.
New Unified Patent System: What it Means for Medical Technology in the European Union
The new patent system for the unitary protection of inventions in the EU was launched on the June 1, 2023, which offers a unified way for companies to protect their inventions across 17 participating EU countries otherwise known as EPC states. This was not just another policy update;