On 15 October 2024, the EUIPO's Grand Board of Appeal issued an important opinion on the controversy surrounding the conversion...

Researchers worldwide are developing ultra-high loading LFP cathodes, lithium-rich disordered rocksalts, and silicon-based anodes that promise to dramatically extend electric vehicle driving range. These breakthroughs in electrode chemistry are reshaping the competitive landscape, but with rapid innovation comes an equally fast-moving patent environment that demands early protection strategies.

As of the start of June 2025, when the Unified Patent Court turned 2 years old, 883 actions have been initiated before the UPC with 320 infringement actions and 369 revocation actions...

For decades, the primary threat to beauty brands came from illegal counterfeits; products that fraudulently use a brand's name and logo to deceive consumers...

A patent is a legal monopoly giving the inventor (or their company) of a new and useful device or process the right to stop third parties from making...

A name can carry the weight of a brand's entire reputation in the pet insurance industry, where trust and transparency are essential.

The Enlarged Board of Appeal at the EPO will decide key legal questions regarding claim interpretation and patentability (case G1/24), following diverging case law. Meanwhile, EPO examination and opposition proceedings continue unaffected.

Trade secrets represent a powerful yet often overlooked form of intellectual property protection that can provide indefinite competitive advantage without formal registration. Understanding what qualifies as a trade secret, how to effectively protect confidential business information, and when to choose trade secret protection over patents requires careful strategic consideration and robust internal management systems.

The European Patent Office has released its 2026 Guidelines for Examination, incorporating two landmark rulings that fundamentally change how patent claims are interpreted and what constitutes prior art. These updates introduce mandatory use of patent descriptions in claim interpretation, eliminate the reproducibility requirement for marketed products as prior art, and establish the EPO's first formal guidance on artificial intelligence in patent proceedings.

Understanding the patent lifecycle is crucial for inventors and businesses seeking intellectual property protection. The journey from initial filing through publication to final grant involves distinct phases, each with specific legal implications, strategic considerations, and enforceable rights that evolve as the application progresses through examination.

This article, written by Kelena Mafina Assan Kojo, who joined us for 10 weeks as part of our European Patent Pipeline Program in the summer of 2025, looks at how emerging technologies - such as artificial intelligence (AI)...

In hospitality, investors are buying brand and reputation, not just bricks and mortar. Intangible assets are the deal drivers in this industry. Branded hotels, for example, achieve a higher transaction price...

On 21 November 2025, the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) issued its ruling in the case of easyGroup vs. Jaybank Leisure Limited, shedding light on important issues surrounding intellectual property rights...

At my age, I do not consider myself as an avid gamer, although there is one mobile game that I play daily. Perhaps I am not the target market for such games...

The General Court of the European Union delivered a judgment in Case T-9/25, KCT v EUIPO, on January 14, 2026, which is useful to demonstrate the level of 'distinctiveness' required to overcome objections citing Article 7(1)(b)...

2024 has been a significant year for Formula 1, and not just for the dominant Red Bull Racing team. Their Faenza-based sister company, previously known as AlphaTauri, has undergone yet another major rebranding – now called Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team.

Managing international patent, design, and trade mark portfolios is a balance between maximising protection and controlling costs. For this reason, it is important to pay attention to official fee increases as and when they are published.

Whilst there may still be hurdles to overcome, and despite some misconceptions, AI inventions can be patented in Europe and have found particular application...

The concept is proven, sites are trading strongly, investor interest is building, and expansion becomes a question not of if, but where, next.

The organisation Responsible AI describes responsibility in the context of AI as a key concept for anchoring AI innovation to human rights, ethics and a flourishing human race.