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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.

Is plastic equivalent to metal? The doctrine of equivalents at the UPC

In Washtower v BEGA, the UPC applied the Plant-e equivalence test to grant a preliminary injunction, showing its willingness to find likely infringeme

Dr Michelle Pratt in conversation with Matthew Ridley

Matthew Ridley shares insights on UK design law reform, green tech innovation and why early-stage inventors should protect their ideas through strateg

Boult is Tier 1 for Patents and Trade Marks in the Legal 500 UK for 2026

Once again Boult is recognised as Tier 1 for both patents and trade marks in the Legal 500 UK rankings for 2026.

23–25 October 2025 Las Vegas, USA
ESI/IPL Joint Fall Conference

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

Enlarged Board of Appeal Issues Ruling in G 2/24

The Enlarged Board of Appeal in G 2/24 upheld G 3/04, ruling that third parties intervening at appeal are parties as of right, not appellants and can'

8–11 October Budapest, Hungary
PTMG Autumn Conference

Partners Rachel Conroy and Henry Schalefli are attending the PTMG Autumn Conference in Budapest, Hungary on 8–11 October.

13-15 October Munich, Germany
Life Sciences Strategy Summit on IP & Exclusivity

Partner Dr Ed Ronan and Senior Associate Dr Nadia Tyler-Rubinstein are attending the Life Sciences Strategy Summit on IP & Exclusivity

Alternative foods: a case study

A deep dive into how IP is shaping the future of sustainable food. Explore patents in plant-based, cell-cultured and fermented alternatives driving fo

Artificial Intelligence and sustainability: Irrevocably opposed?

AI holds promise for sustainability - but also consumes vast energy. We unpack whether AI can be part of the solution, or if it poses more harm than h

More on claim interpretation at the EPO after G 1/24

G 1/24 clarifies that while the EPO must consult the description, claims take primacy. Patentees must draft claims clearly - no reliance on interpreti

Boult is pleased to announce that the firm has achieved a Silver Medal following our assessment by EcoVadis

Boult has earned a Silver Medal from EcoVadis, the global sustainability ratings platform - recognising our commitment to ethical, responsible and env

Intellectual property (IP) and photovoltaics: examining the EPO’s latest observatory report

EPO data shows sustained growth in photovoltaic patents, with China leading production. Europe’s universities and start-ups are driving innovation i

No help from Luxembourg: UPC Court of Appeal says CJEU can’t rule on interpretation of UPCA

The UPC Court of Appeal confirms its duty to interpret law in line with EU law but cannot seek CJEU rulings on the UPCA or RoP. One-month cost deadlin

Government consultation into changes to the UKIPO’s trade mark, design and tribunal services

The UKIPO's second digital transformation consultation confirms key changes to trade mark services, including axing series marks and trialling mediati

UKIPO launches major consultation on UK design law reform

The UKIPO has opened consultation on reforming UK design law, proposing a single unregistered design right, tackling registration abuse and enhancing

Sunday Times Best Places to Work – wellbeing at Boult

Boult is thrilled to be recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, especially for our strong staff wellbeing and retention culture, supp

Boult top tier again

Boult has been ranked Tier One by Managing Intellectual Property, IP Stars 2025 for patent prosecution. The ranking covers 875 firms across

Celebrating social mobility at Boult

This Social Mobility Day, Boult highlights its inclusive recruitment efforts with Rare Recruitment and The Sutton Trust—opening career paths in IP f

Boult partners featured in WTR Global Leaders 2025

Boult partners Emma Pitcher, Catherine Wolfe and Tony Pluckrose have been recognised in WTR Global Leaders 2025.

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Boult is Tier 1 for Patents and Trade Marks in the Legal 500 UK for 2026

Once again Boult is recognised as Tier 1 for both patents and trade marks in the Legal 500 UK rankings for 2026.

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Boult is pleased to announce that the firm has achieved a Silver Medal following our assessment by EcoVadis

Boult has earned a Silver Medal from EcoVadis, the global sustainability ratings platform - recognising our commitment to ethical, responsible and environmentally conscious business practices.

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Sunday Times Best Places to Work – wellbeing at Boult

Boult is thrilled to be recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, especially for our strong staff wellbeing and retention culture, supported by our dedicated Wellness Team.

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Boult top tier again

Boult has been ranked Tier One by Managing Intellectual Property, IP Stars 2025 for patent prosecution. The ranking covers 875 firms across

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Boult is Tier 1 for Patents and Trade Marks in the Legal 500 UK for 2026

Once again Boult is recognised as Tier 1 for both patents and trade marks in the Legal 500 UK rankings for 2026.

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Boult is pleased to announce that the firm has achieved a Silver Medal following our assessment by EcoVadis

Boult has earned a Silver Medal from EcoVadis, the global sustainability ratings platform - recognising our commitment to ethical, responsible and environmentally conscious business practices.

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Sunday Times Best Places to Work – wellbeing at Boult

Boult is thrilled to be recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, especially for our strong staff wellbeing and retention culture, supported by our dedicated Wellness Team.

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Boult top tier again

Boult has been ranked Tier One by Managing Intellectual Property, IP Stars 2025 for patent prosecution. The ranking covers 875 firms across

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Events

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...

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...

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...

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...