News

We will regularly keep these pages updated with all the latest news from across the firm, updated briefings and press releases on topical issues in the Intellectual Property world.

A comprehensive collection of our news releases is set out below, but you can use the tabs to access the specific types of articles.

If you are a journalist and require any further information about the firm please contact info@forresters.boldtype.website

James Cornford

New UK Intellectual Property Office Patent fees

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has recently announced changes to the official fees for applying for patent protection and …

Dr Matt Barton

G1/16 – Disclosed and undisclosed disclaimers at the EPO

The Enlarged Board of Appeal decision in G1/16 – “disclosed and undisclosed disclaimers” is now out, dated 18 December 2017:…

Matthew Shaw

The firm helping protect the region’s innovation expertise

Through its growing technology, research and digital sectors, Birmingham and its surrounding areas recorded more growth than any other part …

Forresters Liverpool office continues growth with appointment of trainee IP attorney

Forresters Liverpool office continues growth with appointment of trainee IP attorney

Intellectual Property specialist Forresters has taken on a new …

Forresters legal secretary celebrates 50 years of loyal service

A legal secretary at Liverpool intellectual property law firm Forresters has celebrated half a century working for the company.

Sheila …

Emily Brunton – A day in the life

Intellectual Property specialist, Forresters, has recently grown its Liverpool office with the appointment of Emily Brunton, as a trainee patent …

Mark Bhandal

Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017

The Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act came into force on 1 October 2017.  We first reported this bill in our …

Recent Changes to EU Trade Mark Law

EU Trade Mark Law has changed, to make the EU trade mark system more efficient and consistent overall, and to …

Forresters announces new partners and fee earner promotions

We are delighted to announce that, as from 1 August 2017, Dr Alison Lawson (Birmingham Patents – Engineering and