EIP launches Decarbon Discounts to support clients whose innovations mitigate climate change
We are pleased to announce that we've now launched Decarbon Discounts. The programme’s goal is to support the development of inventions that improve energy generation or management in a way that helps mitigate climate change. Following an initial consultation, application, and evaluation, successful applicants may receive a discount of up to £1,200 for EIP patent services. EIP’s Founder and Head of Digital Jerome Spaargaren says: “Decarbon Discounts is a way for us to put our values into practice. We want to encourage investment in and rollout of sustainable technologies by reducing the cost of obtaining top quality IP advice.” Jonathan Garner, Managing Associate at EIP and the main point of contact for the programme says: “Innovation will be a key to tackling the issue of climate change. At EIP we regularly work with companies to patent exciting new technologies that will subsequently be commercialised. Through Decarbon Discounts, we hope to encourage patenting of promising inventions by lowering the associated costs. In this way, we hope to play a role in supporting the release of new technologies that address the complex problem of climate change." To read the specifics of the programme, visit our Energy page. If you’re interested in applying to Decarbon Discounts, get in touch with us at decarbon@eip.com to book a consultation.
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IAM Patent 1000 2023 recognises EIP’s European expansion
IAM Patent 1000 2023 rankings have been published with EIP receiving silver rankings in the UK for Patent Prosecution and Patent Litigation, while EIP's German practice has received bronze ranking for Patent Infringement, and EIP’s new Sweden practice being ranked as a recommended firm within 12 months of opening. EIP received positive client and peer feedback: “… EIP is a well-known and highly regarded patent outfit. Most recently, it has created a name for itself in the Nordic region by launching in Sweden in September 2022.” “EIP is also positioning itself strategically to become competitive at the UPC through a partnership with French patent firm Amar Goussu Staub, bringing the outfit a deep bench that now extends across the United Kingdom, Sweden, France and Germany.” “Employing one of the country’s [UK] best mixed practices, the solicitors and attorneys of EIP work at the cutting edge.” “The German branch of EIP, like its British counterpart, offers up a tightly constructed team for the most difficult patent litigation, especially in the SEP and FRAND space.” In addition to the firm rankings a number of individuals have received recognition. In the UK the following partners are recognised leading practitioners: Andrew Sharples, Chris Price, Darren Smyth, Gareth Probert, Gary Moss, Heather McCann, Jerome Spaargaren, Kathleen Fox Murphy, Laurence Brown, Mark Lubbock, Matt Lawman, Monika Rai, Richard Gordon-Brown and Robert Lundie Smith. In Germany Christof Höhne and Florian Schmidt-Bogatzky are ranked, while in Sweden Pontus Falk is recommended. The guide has been compiled following an extensive research process. Over five months, IAM conducted in the region of 1,800 interviews with numerous attorneys at law, patent attorneys and in-house counsel to gather market intelligence on the leading players in the field. Individuals qualify for a listing in the IAM Patent 1000 when they receive sufficient positive feedback from peers and clients with knowledge of their practice and the market within which they operate. Full rankings can be found here.
Unified Patent Court
It’s been a long time coming but the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and Unitary Patents (UP) finally came into effect on 1 June 2023. EIP and Amar Goussu Staub have launched an alliance, EIP Amar, to support clients with UPC litigation matters. Recently a panel from EIP Amar hosted an informative webinar where they discussed everything your business needs to know about the effect of the new system - click here to listen.
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Fifth year EIP ranked as Leading Patent Firm by FT
EIP has today been highly ranked in a special report commissioned by the FT of Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms. This is the fifth year the FT has prepared this joint report with Statista. The report covers six broad sectors: Biotechnology & Food; Chemistry & Pharmaceuticals; Electrical Engineering; IT & Software; Materials & Nanotechnology; and Mechanical Engineering. We are delighted to be rated as gold for Biotechnology & Food; Chemistry & Pharmaceuticals; Electrical Engineering; IT & Software; and Mechanical Engineering and silver for Materials & Nanotechnology. A wide-ranging survey was sent to over 10,000 European patent attorneys both in law firms and working in-house as well as clients. After analysing the 3,300 recommendations received from clients and peers 177 firms are featured in the overall list. The full report can be viewed here.
Updates
Fast Chips: US PTO launches fast-track examination for semiconductor patents
The USPTO has announced a Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program for fast-track examination of qualifying semiconductor-related inventions. The program is designed to support the US CHIPS Act, which is the US Government’s package of funding to su...
It’s been emotional: the High Court says goodbye to excluding AI inventions as computer programs
On 21 November 2023 the High Court of England and Wales published its judgment in Emotional Perception AI v Comptroller-General of Patents [2023] EWHC 2948 (Ch) in which it found a patent application relating to an artificial neural network (ANN) to be...
What a relief! Court of Appeal permits a party to rely on evidence served two years late
Lufthansa Technik AG v Panasonic Avionics Corporation [2023] EWCA Civ 1273 The Court of Appeal has granted Panasonic an extension of time to a deadline so that they can rely upon a witness statement served two years after the deadline. This is on the...
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EIP ranked in JUVE Patent Germany
EIP’s German litigation team has retained its ranking in JUVE Patent 2023. JUVE Patent comment that the team 'owes its good market position to its work in high-profile mobile communications and connectivity cases on the patent holder side.' while...
Trio of EIP partners listed in IAM Strategy 300
EIP partners James Seymour, Christof Höhne, and Florian Schmidt-Bogatzky have been listed in IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists which identifies the individuals whose business is the creation, development and deployment of ...
IAM Patent 1000 2023 recognises EIP’s European expansion
IAM Patent 1000 2023 rankings have been published with EIP receiving silver rankings in the UK for Patent Prosecution and Patent Litigation, while EIP's German practice has received bronze ranking for Patent Infringement, and EIP’s new Sweden pra...
EIP Talks Podcast
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) – Keeping it Simple and Practical
We all know that the Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) is big news in the patent world. Beyond the legal updates, businesses need to know how the UPC affects them practically. How can the UPC add value, and how to manage the risks? T...
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What SMEs Should Know About The IP Audits Plus Scheme
Designed by the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO), the IP Audits Plus Scheme gives high-growth SMEs the opportunity to understand and assess their IP further. The scheme supports SME growth by offering financial support towards an IP audit. Th...
The Ultimate Patent Guide For SMEs: Prepare, Protect & Enforce
With SMEs accounting for the majority of businesses worldwide, it is no surprise that we are seeing more and more innovation coming from SME businesses. Effectively understanding how to take that innovation to market, and then to optimise profit genera...