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June 3, 2025

Dr Michelle Pratt in conversation with Daryl Penny, Partner, European Patent Attorney, and UPC Representative at Boult.

Daryl Penny shares insights on EPO oppositions, UPC litigation, team strategy, and career advice from 23+ years in patents. A must-read for those navigating European IP law.

June 2, 2025

Two years down, five years to go until the end of the UPC transitional period

The UPC’s 7-year transitional period (2023–2030) allows opt-outs of “classical” European patents from UPC jurisdiction. After 2030, opt-out ends, UPC gains full control unless already opted out.

May 29, 2025

Food packaging and sustainable packaging

The article explores how smart packaging is revolutionizing the food and beverage industry through sustainable materials, freshness tech, interactive features, and improved tracking and security.

May 28, 2025

CJEU decision concerning SPCs for combination products (joined cases C-119/22 and C-149/22)

The CJEU clarifies SPC Regulation Article 3, ruling on combination products and basic patent protection, aligning with the AG’s opinion but leaving interpretation of “invention” under Article 3(a) open.

May 14, 2025

R&D funding and the Patent Box for green tech start-ups: Miniseries part two

Discover UK R&D funding for green tech beyond IP, including UKRI grants, Innovate UK competitions, Catapult schemes, KTPs, and DASA support for defence-related innovations.

May 13, 2025

EUIPO announces its approach to AI

The EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has released details of its approach to artificial intelligence (AI) and its current use of AI

May 8, 2025

Court of Appeal Endorses Orgatex T-25/23 in Safestand v Weston

Case Overview In this Court of Appeal case ([2025] EWCA Civ 374), Safestand successfully appealed a High Court ruling that their designs

May 6, 2025

 Dr Michelle Pratt in conversation with Emma Pitcher, Partner and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney at Boult

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May 1, 2025

Global insights: Patent protection for polymorphs

Globally, patent protection for polymorphs continues to evolve, with different jurisdictions applying nuanced (and often inconsistent) tests for patentability. Here, we intend

April 30, 2025

What is a “licence of right” in the UK and Germany?

This article provides a brief explanation of a “licence of right”, both in respect of a UK national or EP(UK) patent (via