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There has been a new referral to the European Patent Office’s Enlarged Board of Appeal which may result in a broadening of
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Spray-dried coffee and freeze-dried coffee powders are well-known staples in your local supermarket. Freeze-dried coffee has characteristic shard like grains, whereas spray-dried
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The UK Government has recently announced their plans to launch a new platform to provide AI assurance services. With a recent increase
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The first Unified Patent Court (UPC) decision (Plant-e v. Arkyne) discussing the doctrine of equivalents has recently published. In the decision, the
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We are delighted to announce that Boult has been recognised in The Legal 500 UK Green Guide 2025 edition. The guide recognises
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Sarah Le Mesurier has taken on responsibility for updating the chapters on the Channel Islands, Falkland Islands and the Isle of Man
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We are pleased to announce that Donna Trysburg and Gillian Farmer have joined the partnership of Boult, effective 1 November 2024. Donna
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We can announce that Boult has been recognised in Band 1 by Chambers and Partners for both patents and trade marks for
MOREAI generated content is a fast-evolving trend that many of us have already been exposed to. The use of AI can be as simple as asking it to create an itinerary for your holiday or be as complex as assisting businesses in creating marketing content such as social media posts and advertisements. But this new and innovative technology also carries some legal risks that many are not aware of. Generative AI programs such as ChatGPT, create content by scanning available information and databases...
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In today’s increasingly digital world, one major challenge that brand owners face is tackling the infringement of their brands, and protecting their identity and reputation, online. From tackling counterfeits and infringing domain names, to identifying imitation websites and social media pages, this challenge can seem pervasive and overwhelming. While the rise of ecommerce and social media has created many opportunities for businesses, it has simultaneously increased the risk of infringement...
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All domain names, or web addresses, can be divided into two main parts. The second-level domain is the element chosen by the end user and can be any combination of characters, within limits. The top-level domain (TLD) is the suffix of the domain name and is determined by the organisation administering the domain. Typical examples of top-level domains are .com, .org and .net. Historically, the number of TLDs available was limited to six generic top level domains (gTLDs) (.com, .org, .net,...
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Partners James Short, Simon Binnie, Howard Sands and Jason Pelly contributed to IAM’s recent article on ‘How to register AI patents in Asia-Pacific and Europe: the dos and don’ts’. The lack of harmonisation when it comes to the patentability of AI-related inventions makes registering rights in this space ever more challenging. As rapid technological advancement must, by its very nature, outpace legislation, this leaves a swathe of critical innovations in a grey area when it comes to...
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