In this episode, Appleyard Lees partners and patent attorneys Ean Davies and Adam Tindall discuss the current challenges in-house IP teams face when it comes to protecting innovation, and look at how the priorities of in-house teams have chang

49. Current priorities for in-house teams

12 days ago 22m 17s

48. Joining the IP profession

Mar 21st, 2024 24m 25s

In this episode, trainee trade mark attorney Jennifer Thomas, and trainee patent attorney Ryan Newcombe discuss how they got into the IP profession. They talk about how they became trainees, the exams they will take to qualify, and look at lif

47. The start-up story of ACT Medical

Feb 15th, 2024 40m 11s

From 2022-2023, knife-crime has risen to levels not seen since before the COVID-19 lockdown, according to a recent research brief from the House of Commons Library.Prize-winning medtech start-up ACT Medical is fighting the injuries resulting f

46. When should early-stage businesses start to consider IP contracts?

Jan 19th, 2024 33m 16s

In this episode, Appleyard Lees partner, trade mark attorney and solicitor Chris Hoole, and head of commercial IP contracts Amritjot Jethwa look at the different types of IP agreements and contracts that businesses should have in place, at eac

45. Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report – Third Edition

Dec 19th, 2023 32m 52s

This episode follows the launch of Appleyard Lees’ Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report – Third Edition. This year’s report uses global patent filing data to analyse green-technological developments in hydrogen, batteries, nuclear, wind,

Episode 44: How does a global Superbrand tackle counterfeits? A conversation with Juliana Fuchs of PUMA – Special Guest Episode.

Nov 28th, 2023 33m 22s

In this episode Appleyard Lees partner, solicitor and trade mark attorney Chris Hoole, is joined by Juliana Fuchs, Counsel Brand Protection at PUMA.Chris and Juliana discuss anti-counterfeiting measures, consumer misconceptions, and the potent

44. How does a global Superbrand tackle counterfeits? A conversation with Juliana Fuchs of PUMA – Special Guest Episode.

Nov 28th, 2023 33m 19s

43. Plant varieties

Oct 31st, 2023 31m 45s

In this episode, patent attorneys Simon Bradbury, Partner, and , Alice Smart, Associate, discuss plant varieties.They explain what plant varieties are, how to apply for them, and how they are enforced. They also take a look at some of the curr

42. Central revocation at the UPC

Sep 21st, 2023 35m 21s

In this episode, patent attorneys Howard Read, Partner, and Terry Instone, Principal Associate, discuss central patent revocation at the Unified Patent Court (UPC), and compare revocation actions at the UPC, with European Patent Office (EPO) o

42. Central revocation at the UPC

Sep 21st, 2023 35m 42s

41. South Asian Heritage Month

Aug 17th, 2023 27m 42s

This episode comes as part of South Asian Heritage Month, a celebration of South Asian cultures, histories and communities in the UK, running from 18th July to 17th August, each year.Part-qualified patent attorney and IP and ME co-lead Monifa

40. Litigation at the UPC

Jul 13th, 2023 32m 31s

In this episode, partners Howard Read, Patent Attorney and Patent Litigator, and Robert Cumming, Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England & Wales, discuss the Unified Patent Court (UPC), taking a deep dive into litigation at the UPC. They com

39. Intellectual property considerations for fashion brands

Jun 22nd, 2023 18m 50s

In this episode, trade mark attorneys Beverley Robinson, Senior Associate, and Hannah Burrows, Associate, look at some of the current intellectual property (IP) challenges that fashion brands face, and discuss when fashion brands should consid

39. Intellectual property considerations for fashion brands

Jun 22nd, 2023 18m 52s

38. Routes into a career as an IP attorney

May 18th, 2023 27m 1s

In this episode of the podcast, trade mark attorney Vishal Dattani and trainee patent attorney Monifa Phillips discuss joining the IP profession. Vishal and Monifa introduce the concept of intellectual property, and discuss how they became t

38. Routes into a career as an IP attorney

May 18th, 2023 27m 1s

37. 3D printing: innovation and IP risks, with Professor Jason Laing

Apr 13th, 2023 23m 58s

In this episode senior associate and patent attorney Paul Roscoe, and partner, solicitor and trade mark attorney Chris Hoole, are joined by 3D printing specialist and CEO/co-founder of ProMake, Professor Jason Laing. This episode discusses cu

36. The UP and UPC: considerations for European patent owners

Mar 16th, 2023 26m 29s

Hello and welcome to The Greenshoots Intellectual Property Podcast by Appleyard Lees, a conversation about intellectual property, focused on stories and insights from IP professionals, inventors and entrepreneurs at the forefront of creating

35. The Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court: a 2023 update

Feb 16th, 2023 18m 22s

In this episode, Appleyard Lees patent attorneys and partners Howard Read and Kate Hickinson provide an update on the implementation of the Unitary Patent (UP) and Unified Patent Court (UPC).Howard and Kate discuss implementation dates, the UP

34. 2022 case law roundup: trade marks, copyright, and designs

Dec 15th, 2022 26m 30s

In this episode Appleyard Lees partners and solicitors Chris Hoole and Bill Lister discuss some of 2022's most significant IP disputes, and what they might mean for the enforcement of IP rights in 2023 and beyond. For mor

33. Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report 2022

Nov 24th, 2022 21m 34s

This episode follows the launch of Appleyard Lees' 'Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report 2022' (https://www.appleyardlees.com/inside-green-innovation-progress-report/) This year's report used global patent filing data to analyse technolog

32. Understanding the UK IPO’s latest guidance on AI patent applications

Oct 13th, 2022 29m 31s

In March 2021, the UK government committed the UK Intellectual Property office (UK IPO) to publish enhanced guidelines on the examination of patent applications relating to artificial intelligence-based (AI) inventions. In September 2022, thes

31. AI and innovation in autonomous vehicle technology

Sep 15th, 2022 19m 26s

In this episode, patent attorneys partner Richard Bray, and senior associate Paul Roscoe, and European patent attorney Tom Gregory, discuss the direction of innovation in autonomous vehicle technology, and recent trends in artificial intellige

30. Working in an IP law firm’s technical support team

Aug 18th, 2022 19m 26s

In this episode, Appleyard Lees talent acquisition adviser Jennie Sinclair, and head of IP business services Nicola Hart, discuss career progression and the roles that are available in an IP law firm’s technical support team. Information on s