The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled yesterday in an important case (C-125/10, Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. v Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt), relating to Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs).

The Paris Central Division has ruled that UPC actions can be filed for patent applications nearing grant, potentially invalidating opt-outs filed after proceedings commence. This decision raises critical questions about the timing of opt-out filings and the scope of UPC jurisdiction over pending applications.

More than 20 of the UK's leading UK venture capital funds, a group that manages more than £25bn between them, have signed an agreement...

Innovation - and by extension IP - has never been more important for cleantech companies. According to the International Energy Agency, for every $1 spent...

The plant-based food market is growing rapidly, with consumers increasingly and actively seeking sustainable, ethical, and health-conscious alternatives. However, as this industry expands.

Advanced materials like graphene, carbon fibre composites, ceramics, nanomaterials and biomaterials are increasingly being employed in almost every type of product, ...

In March Google announced that May 2023 would see the launch of eight new top-level domains, .Foo, .Zip, .Mov, .Nexus, .Dad, .Phd, .Prof and .Esq.

A preliminary view (G 1/23) from the European Patent Office may push technology businesses in all fields to re-evaluate their commercial planning and IP strategies.

Some luxury fashion houses have their own signature patterns: The Burberry check, Louis Vuitton Damier Azur and Prada Symbole being the most famous examples.

Formula 1 is on the cusp of a significant transformation, with the sport considering drastic changes for its next set of engine regulations. Ethan Silverstone, patent attorney and former F1 engineer...

From the battlefield to "Y2K", and now the S/S'23 runway, "cargo trousers", or "cargo pants", have been a British clothing staple for more than 80 years. Therefore, the hurdle to be able to rely...

At the intersection of technology, law, and innovation stands Dave Clark, a Partner at Potter Clarkson, renowned for his expertise in software, AI, and electronics-based patents.

Let's begin by taking a brief look at what the requirements for obtaining patents in general are before applying these rules to software.

Pop star Katy Perry won an Australian Federal Court appeal, canceling designer Katie Perry's trademark, citing likely consumer confusion and affirming Katy Perry's established global brand identity.

Today it has been confirmed that Germany has deposited its instrument of ratification of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court.

When it comes to intellectual property (IP) ownership, a business has several options. Choosing the best option will depend on the nature of the IP, your commercial objectives and the associated legal obligations.

An EPO Board of Appeal has referred questions to the Enlarged Board of Appeal to seek clarification on enablement of a commercially available product...

AI is one of the most exciting areas of innovation, particularly for start-ups and spin-outs. It is vital to protect.

Following the U.S. International Trade Commission's (ITC) ruling that Apple infringed the patents of medical device technology company Masimo, Google could be the next FAANG...

The 13th Edition of the Nice Classification took effect on 1 January 2026, introducing notable changes to the classification of goods and services across sectors such as AI, eyewear, clothing and beauty.