Will European Stem Cell Ruling Stifle Research?
My commentary on patenting stem cell techniques was published by LexisNexis and is available to view here.
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RSSGovernment proposes change in law to make UK a better place to carry out drug research on patented products
The UK Government would like to change the law to make the UK a more amenable place to carry out clinical trials. There is an exemption from breach of patented pharmaceutical products when the use is in...
Treasury consults on 10% corporation tax for profits derived from patents
The Treasury is consulting on introducing a new 10% rate of corporation tax for company profits that derive from patents. This is instead of the 26% rate for other corporation tax. The aim is to incentivise...
Hargreaves Digital Opportunity Report of intellectual property published
Professor Ian Hargreaves has published his report on intellectual property rights that had been commissioned by David Cameron in November last year. His report makes ten recommendations, which include...
IP Office launches fast track for international patents
The Intellectual Property Office has slashed the time that it takes to get a patent approved in the UK, if it has already been examined by another body as part of the international Patent Cooperation Treaty....
IP Office launches Green patent database
The Intellectual Property Office, the public body in charge of reviewing and accepting or rejecting applications to register intellectual property rights in the UK, has announced that it is launching a...
