In G1/23, the EPO Enlarged Board confirmed that marketed products and related public technical info form prior art - even if reproduction is complex or not feasible pre-filing.
PAN 1/25, effective 27 June 2025, introduces a new UK IPO examination practice post-SkyKick, targeting overly broad or vague trade mark applications and aiming to curb bad faith filings.
Rachel Conroy shares insights on her 18-year journey at Boult, leading its award-winning trade mark team, embracing challenges like Brexit, and valuing team fit, growth, and clear communication.
The UPC has been open for two years. We bust common myths and misconceptions about the Unified Patent Court and Unitary Patent system, with practical insights and updates from our experts.
CAIP2 confirms AI-created works lack US copyright unless there's identifiable human input. Prompts alone don’t qualify - yet. UK also weighs how to protect AI-involved content.
AI is reshaping food tech—from disease detection in crops to personalised nutrition and smart packaging. Innovation is booming, and IP protection is key as patent filings rise across the sector.
This International Women in Engineering Day, we share perspectives from two of our engineers on their career paths and what excites them about working in IP and engineering.
G1/24 clarifies claim interpretation under the EPC, confirming that the description and drawings must always be consulted - an important shift in EPO practice.
In G1/24, the EPO Enlarged Board ruled that claims must always be interpreted in light of the description and drawings when assessing patentability, even if the claims appear clear on their own.
The UPC’s Court of First Instance confirms the EPO’s problem-and-solution approach as the main method for assessing inventive step, ensuring consistency and legal certainty across Europe.
In Alice Ltd v Photogram, the High Court upheld ALICE's trade mark, confirming infringement and dismissing revocation. A reminder: even modest, well-documented use can protect broad rights.
The EU's AI Continent Action Plan aims to make Europe a global AI leader by enhancing infrastructure, expanding data access, fostering talent, and building a strong regulatory framework.
The UPC now has confirmed authority over pre-UPCA infringements, even during opt-out periods. This landmark decision reshapes jurisdiction expectations.
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.
As UK green tech patents surge, a talent gap threatens progress. Boult helps innovators protect ideas, access funding, and turn sustainable vision into reality with smart IP strategies.
This part of our green tech funding series covers the UK Patent Box—a scheme offering 10% corporation tax on profits from patented IP. Learn eligibility, timing, income types, and R&D credit links.
EPO decision T1553/22 rejects a patent on human-pig chimeras, citing ethical concerns under Article 53(a) EPC due to risks to human dignity from pluripotent stem cell use.
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.
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.
