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The European Patent Office (EPO) annually recognises exceptional individuals whose inventions are making a significant contribution across sectors to drive technological progress,
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Previous case G1/92 referred questions to the Enlarged Board of Appeal regarding whether the chemical composition of a product is made available
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As online sales rise and technology advances, counterfeiting of goods is becoming increasingly problematic for many brands. Counterfeit goods are imitations of
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Opinion of the Advocate General regarding joined cases Teva II (C-119/22) and MSD (C-149/22) Two referrals have been made to the Court
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We are pleased to confirm that Boult has been ranked in Tier 1 by the Legal 500 UK for both Trade Marks
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We are delighted that our practitioners Donna Trysburg and Sarah Le Mesurier feature in the list. For further information see: Rising Stars
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Boult is delighted to have been named as Wellbeing Firm of the Year at the Legal Benchmarking Group Social Impact EMEA Awards
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James Legg, Olga Bohuszewicz and the Boult team have worked with 4basebio to develop an extensive patent portfolio covering the company’s technology
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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