This year, World IP Day is looking at the role of Intellectual Property (IP) for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Partner in our Tech team, Andrew Flaxman...

Each month, our UPC experts delve into the Unified Patent Court, to unpack key insights on how it works or what to expect, and share their findings.

The UPC Court of Appeal's recent decision allows patentees to withdraw opt-outs for patents previously involved in national litigation, enabling UPC jurisdiction if no post-UPC proceedings exist.

The UK's semiconductor sector study highlights the industry's significance, contributing £9.6 billion in revenue and supporting up to 101,000 jobs. Despite challenges like skill shortages, 90% of companies anticipate growth, underscoring the need for strategic investment and innovation support.

If, like me, you love your sports, you'll be as disappointed as I am about the impact the COVID-19 outbreak has had on the incredible summer of sport we had lined up this year.

The EPO has announced that the Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal have been revised with effect from 1 January 2020.

Today is World Environment Day, and this year we are celebrating by turning our attentions to the benefits of recycling!

During the long months of the pandemic, millions of us turned to nature, with going for a walk becoming one of the top coping strategies.

Like many trainee patent attorneys, I was attracted to a career specialising in intellectual property law due to the prospect of being at the forefront of science and technology...

In this article, we explore the key changes to the guidelines for examining patent applications relating to artificial intelligence (AI) following the Court of Appeal decision...

Buying and selling of consumer products has never been easier, with businesses having a worldwide reach through the world wide web.

On 15 July 2020, the eagerly awaited referral to Enlarged of Board of Appeal (EBA) regarding computer-implemented inventions was heard at the EPO.

Often when we try to think of women in science and engineering, the same few names tend to come to mind.

Our third and final article in this series looks at the patentability of simulations.

Jubilation may be the first emotion experienced by European patent attorneys when a hard-fought R71(3) communication arrives indicating that their client's patent application is soon to be granted.

No expectation of solving the problem means no reason to modify the prior art, so no obviousness.

Innovation has increasingly become a significant indicator of a country's economic and social progress...

To mark St Andrew's day this year, we have taken a look at some Scottish innovations and innovators.

School is set to return! While many kids will be disappointed that the holidays are over, many parents will be breathing a sigh of relief as order is restored once again.

With the surge in veganism in recent times and 2019 poised to be "The year of the vegan", it feels appropriate to examine some of the science behind vegan food production.