G 1/25 decision - description amendments are required, but in more limited cases
The Enlarged Board's G 1/25 decision confirms description amendments are only needed where unresolved inconsistencies with the claims cause non-compliance with the EPC.
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The Enlarged Board's G 1/25 decision confirms description amendments are only needed where unresolved inconsistencies with the claims cause non-compliance with the EPC.
An EPO Board of Appeal decision reinforces the lessons of G 1/19. Careful claim drafting for computer-modelling inventions is essential to establish inventive step and preserve amendment options.
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A recent EPO Board of Appeal decision confirms that applicants can correct errors in grant texts through appeal, but may still have to pay the appeal fee if they failed to identify the mistake earlier
A recent EPO appeal decision highlights the risks of claim alternatives, confirming that each alternative must independently meet sufficiency requirements.
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Boult is pleased to announce that it has been ranked as “Outstanding” for non-contentious patent matters by the World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) for 2026.
Boult is proud to be recognised in Lexology Index: IP 2026, with Dr Catherine Wolfe named a Global Elite Thought Leader and multiple partners ranked across the prestigious report.
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Summer 2026 has seen another series of excellent exam results for Boult’s attorneys and legal support teams.
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From 1 August 2026, Jersey becomes an independent Madrid System designation. Brand owners must separately designate Jersey for new filings, renewals and subsequent designations.
From 9 July 2026, Algeria's accession to the Hague Apostille Convention will simplify document attestation for IP matters between member countries, replacing multi-stage legalisation with Apostille.
Swatch's US$170m claim against Samsung could reshape UK trade mark damages by recognising the commercial value of brand reputation, exclusivity and goodwill in the digital economy.
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Boult has been included in Band 1 by Chambers and Partners UK for both Patents and Trade Marks in its 2026 ranking.
We are pleased to announce that Boult has been ranked as a Recommend Patent Firm by JUVE Patent in its Patent Filing
We are pleased to announce that Matt Ridley, Partner, has been appointed President of the British Group of UNION-IP. UNION-IP is an
We are thrilled that Boult has been featured as a highly recommended firm in the World IP Review – UK Trade Mark Rankings
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Boult has been included in Band 1 by Chambers and Partners UK for both Patents and Trade Marks in its 2026 ranking.
We are pleased to announce that Boult has been ranked as a Recommend Patent Firm by JUVE Patent in its Patent Filing
We are pleased to announce that Matt Ridley, Partner, has been appointed President of the British Group of UNION-IP. UNION-IP is an
We are thrilled that Boult has been featured as a highly recommended firm in the World IP Review – UK Trade Mark Rankings