One of my interests outside of work is mountain biking. Being a patent attorney, I inevitably love the technology that goes into bikes too. In the case of one innovative bike company...

The EPO have published further information in a Notice in the Official Journal dated 6 March 2023 in preparation for the abolition of the 10 day rule (found here: EPO – Notice from the European Patent Office...

One of the major sticking points in the creation of the Unitary Patent system (which now covers 18 EU countries) was the debate as to which languages would be used, and in what capacity.

The much-awaited decision of the Enlarged Board of Appeal concerning the extent to which the description can be used...

This case concerns trade mark infringement of the word mark ALICE and a counterclaim for revocation. The Claimant traded as ALICE, selling equipment including amplifiers...

The results of the government's second transformation consultation into the digital transformation of the UKIPO has been published.

The European Patent Office (EPO) has published an insight report providing an overview of patent trends and broader information on the field of mRNA technologies (see here).

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has issued a highly anticipated Practice Amendment Notice 1/25 (PAN 1/25) in response to the decision of the UK Supreme Court...

A recent decision of the Court of Appeal of the UPC has held that the competence of the UPC extends to acts of infringement committed before the entry into force of the UPCA.

As of 1 January 2026, the UPC has amended its fee structure, representing a significant increase.

The name "Brooklyn Beckham" was registered as a UK and EU trade mark in 2016 across a wide range of classes, including fashion, cosmetics, publishing and entertainment.

A recent decision of the Düsseldorf Local Division of the UPC hammers home its aim of achieving efficient and front-loaded procedure in Europe. The case reaffirms that...

A recent decision of the Paris Local Division of the UPC has confirmed that where a defendant is domiciled in the EU the UPC is competent to decide on infringement for all parts of a European patent.

AI generated content is a fast-evolving trend that many of us have already been exposed to.

Let's be honest – good coffee is one of the key ingredients in a fruitful working environment.

The UK Government aims to position itself as a leader in AI assurance with a new platform to help companies meet regulatory standards, fostering innovation, supporting SMEs, and driving a market projected to grow to £6bn by 2035.

On 4 June 2024 the UPC Court of Appeal provided their first decision on the validity of opt outs in the case of Neo Wireless v Toyota (UPC_CoA_79/2024).

On 4 December 2025, HHJ Melissa Clarke ruled that a number of UK trade mark registrations for marks containing "Dryrobe" owned by Dryrobe Limited are valid and should remain registered.

The UK trade mark register celebrates its 150th anniversary with a public vote revealing the nation's most iconic brands, from Rolls-Royce's luxury heritage to Radio Caroline's pirate radio legacy. Discover which household names secured their place in history and how the Victorian-era system continues to evolve...

The Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre of the Unified Patent Court has launched its Case Management System, offering parties a new confidential and expedited pathway for resolving patent disputes across Europe and beyond.