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Scran & sIPs

Intellectual property in the Scottish food and drink sector

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Issue 8 - Winter 2022

In this issue, we have a festive cross-office challenge, three Q&As from some of the rising stars of the Scottish food & drink industry, we take a look at the Benelux trade mark system, give expert insight on how to make your brand stand out, and much more.

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Issue 7 - Autumn 2022

In this issue, we take an in-depth look into the trade mark regime in Australia, the registrability of different marks within the food and drink industry, regulation for CBD foods, and we sit down with some of the winners of the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2022.

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Issue 6 - Summer 2022

We are delighted to bring you our newly reimagined version of Scran & sIPs in which we have two client Q&As, look in detail at Scotch whisky and provide our expertise on the technical, patentable side of food production.

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Issue 5 - Spring 2022

In this issue, we look at machine learning and immersive technology in the food & drink industry, the Patent Box tax incentive, trade mark use requirements, and the trade mark classification system.

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Issue 4 - Autumn 2021

In this issue, we look at sustainability and food waste, speak to our friends at The Borders Distillery and find out more about blockchain in the whisky industry.

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Issue 3 - March 2021

In our third issue, we look at the IP journey of an Easter egg, speak to the creators of Porter's Gin and show off the results of our Easter baking challenge.

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Issue 2 - December 2020

In our second issue, we look at innovation in aquaculture, the anatomy of your festive coffee cups, feature a client Q&A with Albert Bartlett and show off the results of our festive gingerbread house challenge.

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Issue 1 - September 2020

In our inaugural issue, we look at geographical indications, brand protection and Brexit, we speak to a client and share the results of our "Scotland Food & Drink Fortnight" local cook off.

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