Known for its distinct creamy texture and unique flavour, blue Stilton cheese is made using traditional methods at just six dairies worldwide, all based in the UK's rural midlands...

Yesterday the UK Supreme Court considered whether artificial intelligence (AI) can be the inventor of a patent under UK law.

The referral arises from case T 0873/24, an opposition appeal concerning ArcelorMittal’s European patent for coated steel strips (EP 3587104).

As from 1 May 2023 the UKIPO is changing its practice on the calculation of compliance periods for divisionals.

In UKIPO post-registration matters of revocation, invalidity and rectification proceedings, if the registered proprietor of the UK designation does not have a UK address for service (UK AFS)...

We secured a favourable outcome for our client in a consolidated trade mark opposition/cancellation action before the UKIPO tribunal, and the other party then appealed the decision to the Scottish Court of Session.

British luxury fashion house Burberry has recently launched a legal action in the UK High Court against discount retail chain B&M for trade mark infringement and passing off. Burberry alleges that B&M is falsely representing goods sold under its "furberry" pet brand.

The revamped UPC Case Management System (‘CMS') is now live. The objective of the new CMS is to simplify access for users.

In a landmark ruling the local division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in Munich issued a preliminary injunction against NanoString Technologies based on European Patent 4 108 782 B...

The UK Intellectual Property Office (Patent Office) has provided fresh guidance on patent applications for artificial intelligence (AI) inventions...

Did you know that many disputes in relation to trade secrets are between an employer and a former employee?

The article outlines strategies for successfully navigating ex-parte oral proceedings at the European Patent Office, emphasizing preparation, engagement with examiners, forward planning for appeals, and alternative filing options.

The UK Patents Court has confirmed that manufacturers using the SPC manufacturing waiver can notify without overseas marketing authorisation (MA) numbers, provided updates follow when available.

When facing an unfavorable decision from the Examining Division, responding strategically during oral proceedings and preserving all claim requests can enhance appeal prospects, where an independent Board reviews the examiner's judgment.

Fintech, or software that provides or is linked to the provision of financial services, is big business.

The Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office has issued a landmark decision (G1/23) significantly altering the interpretation of what constitutes prior art.

The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued a landmark ruling that fundamentally reshapes how internet service providers can defend against infringement claims in Europe. The decision establishes strict new parameters around the "hosting defence," particularly concerning platforms that use algorithms to curate, rank, or recommend user-generated content. This judgment introduces significant uncertainty for e-commerce marketplaces, social media platforms, and other intermediaries that rely on automa

An EPO opposition is an administrative, first‑instance process in which the Opposition Division takes a fresh look at a granted patent...

The Court of Appeal (CoA) confirms the UPC's jurisdiction over infringements committed before 1 June 2023 and during an opt-out period where the European patent is subsequently opted back into the jurisdiction of the UPC.

Provisional measures may include injunctions, seizure or delivery up of suspected infringing goods or an award for costs. This poses a serious risk to infringers, particularly considering...