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Boult has been featured in the World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000 for 2026

Boult has once again been featured in the World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000 for 2026.

IP updates

What’s in a name? Brooklyn Beckham and celebrity names as trade marks

The Brooklyn Beckham trade mark raises key questions about who controls a celebrity’s own name, the limits of the “own name” defence and the lon

IP updates

Trends in therapeutic innovation

We reflect on a year of life sciences innovation, highlighting Clarivate’s Drugs to Watch 2025, emerging therapy trends, AI-driven R&D and the evolv

IP updates

Gürok Turizm ve Madencilik AŞ (‘Gürok’) vs Olav GmbH (‘Olav’) – a question of quantity versus quality?

The General Court overturned an EUIPO revocation, holding that proof of genuine use must be assessed holistically. It rejected excessive evidential bu

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12 February 2026 Manchester, UK

IPxNW

Joshua McFarlane is attending IPxNW in Manchester on 12 February 2026. This key networking event brings together IP professionals for insights, connec

Event

19-21 January 2026 Amsterdam

The Pharma & Biotech Patent Litigation Summit Europe 2026

Partners Dr Joanna Peak and Marcus Sims are attending The Pharma & Biotech Patent Litigation Summit Europe on 19-21 January in Amsterdam.

IP updates

Diverging decisions on inventive step: UPC revokes Sanofi’s Cabazitaxel second medical use patent maintained by EPO

An analysis of how the EPO Boards of Appeal and the UPC Munich Local Division assessed inventive step for Sanofi’s cabazitaxel patent and why they r

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Dryrobe avoids “genericide” in High Court decision

A UK court confirmed Dryrobe’s trade marks remain valid, ruling that rival D-ROBE infringed them. The case highlights the need for brand owners to p

IP updates

How The Grinch won Christmas: character merchandising and IP in Christmas adverts

With the Grinch leading major UK Christmas ads, brands are leveraging character merchandising and tight IP licensing to stand out in a £12bn festive

IP updates

WIPO announces key updates to the 13th edition of the nice classification system

WIPO’s updated Nice Classification, effective 1 Jan 2026, reclassifies eyewear, emergency vehicles, heated clothing and essential oils. Trademark ow

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No ifs, just butts – another slogan dispute for Sweaty Betty

A look at the dispute between Sweaty Betty and Nixi Body over similar slogans and what it reveals about trade mark limits, descriptive branding and go

IP updates

Recording assignments of IP rights worldwide: procedures and pitfalls

A guide to recording IP assignments worldwide, outlining key requirements, risks and best practices across the UK, EUIPO/EPC, Germany, Spain and the U

IP updates

A bad beginning makes a bad ending

The CJEU clarifies that bad-faith trade mark filings face no time limits for invalidity actions, even when earlier owners knew of the bad faith or set

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Success at the UPC

Boult represented Molecular Instruments (MI) before the Hague Local Division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC).

Career

Graduate careers in IP – an introduction to the IP industry

Welcome to this series focusing on graduate careers in intellectual property (IP) and at Boult. If you’re considering a role in IP,

Event

1 December London

LSPN Europe

Angela Stephen is attending LSPN Europe in London on 1 December. The event will focus on end-to-end patent lifecycle management.

News

Boult remains top tier for Chambers and Partners 2026

Boult has been included in Band 1 by Chambers and Partners UK for both Patents and Trade Marks in its 2026 ranking.

Event

20 November London, UK

CIPA Life Sciences Conference

Alex Stephenson is attending the CIPA Life Sciences Conference in London on 20 November.

Event

6-10 November Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

APAA Malaysia 2025

Dr Jonathan Palmer is attending APAA Malaysia 2025 on 6-10 November in Kuala Lumpur.

Event

3-5 November Vienna, Austria

BIO-Europe 2025

Partner Jo Peak and Senior Associate Farzana Miah are attending BIO-Europe 2025 in Vienna on 3-5 November.

Manchester, UK

12 February 2026

IPxNW

IPxNW is a leading networking event for professionals passionate about intellectual property across the North West — bringing together patent...

The Pharma & Biotech Patent Litigation Summit Europe 2026

Amsterdam

19-21 January 2026

The Pharma & Biotech Patent Litigation Summit Europe 2026

The Pharma & Biotech Patent Litigation Summit is a major European conference for life-sciences intellectual property professionals, focusing on patent...

London

1 December

LSPN Europe

LSPN Europe 2025 will focus on end-to-end patent lifecycle management, offering practical strategies for protecting and commercialising innovations in life...

London, UK

20 November

CIPA Life Sciences Conference

The CIPA Life Sciences Conference is the leading UK event for IP professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device...

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

6-10 November

APAA Malaysia 2025

APAA Malaysia 2025 will bring together IP professionals from across the Asia-Pacific region for a week of policy discussions, practical...

Vienna, Austria

3-5 November

BIO-Europe 2025

BIO-Europe 2025 is Europe’s premier annual partnering conference for the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and investment sectors. With over 5,000 attendees from...

12th Lsbc Central European Life Science Investment Conference

Krakow, Poland

30-31 October

12th Lsbc Central European Life Science Investment Conference

The 12th Lsbc Central European Life Science Investment Conference top-level theme is: "The DNA of capital – Cracking the code...

Las Vegas, USA

23–25 October 2025

ESI/IPL Joint Fall Conference

Hosted jointly by the ABA Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industries and the Section of Intellectual Property Law, this...

Budapest, Hungary

8–11 October

PTMG Autumn Conference

Organised by the Pharmaceutical Trademarks Group, this conference will bring together trademark professionals to discuss current challenges and opportunities in...

Life Sciences Strategy Summit on IP & Exclusivity

Munich, Germany

13-15 October

Life Sciences Strategy Summit on IP & Exclusivity

The Life Sciences Strategy Summit on IP & Exclusivity will convene legal and scientific experts to examine critical issues surrounding...

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