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UPC Court fees revision – January 2026

From 1 January 2026, the UPC has increased its court fees by around 33%, with an additional 10% increase for Court of Appeal value-based fees, reflecting inflation and operational needs.

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.

Success at the UPC

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 for talented individuals from all backgrounds.

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.