Andrew Pitts - Oct 04, 2022
A patent attorney, a dog and meaning in the job
4 October 2022 is World Animal Day and we can reflect on how the strong bond with our canine friends has changed our lives in unexpected ways. For instance, it can sometimes be hard to find deeper meaning in a desk job. That extra inspiration is often found in personal experiences away from the...
Andrew Pitts - Aug 10, 2021
A new referral to the EPO’s Enlarged Board of Appeal is plausible
Despite not having any express legislative basis in the European..
Andrew Pitts - Apr 24, 2020
Governments look to protect companies from IP enforcement during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
A large effort is underway globally to ensure that there are enough..
Andrew Pitts - Apr 03, 2020
Patent infringement during a national emergency: a Coronavirus (COVID-19) perspective
Recent interesting reports highlight an emerging practice borne out..
Andrew Pitts - Nov 06, 2019
Coffee capsules: greener grounds
Large consumer companies are increasingly focusing on reworking their..
Andrew Pitts - Oct 16, 2019
Infecting the infection to tackle the rise in chemical antibiotic resistance
In previous blogs we have highlighted how certain families of..