With e-waste up 82% since 2010, biodegradable batteries offer a sustainable path forward. We explore advances in 3D-printed polymers and zinc-based “Ziggy” batteries for a greener future.
The UKIPO has published a new Designs Practice Notice (DPN) regarding GUI and animated sequence protection. Explore key filing strategies, disclaimer usage and risks to priority claims.
Estée Lauder’s suit against Jo Malone CBE and Zara highlights the risks founders face when their names become trade marks. A look at the “fault line” between personal identity and commercial law.
The 2026 Unitary Patent Guidelines introduce refinements across nearly all sections, improving procedural clarity and legal detail as confidence grows in the UPC system.
A look back at four landmark 2025 UPC decisions shaping jurisdiction, description amendments, doctrine of equivalents and inventive step as 2026 developments unfold.
Following a December 2025 decision, the EPO will increase key patent fees by 5% from 1 April 2026. Applicants should review portfolios and consider early payments to reduce costs.
The Unitary Patent system includes a €500 reimbursement for translation costs for eligible EU applicants filing in non-EPO languages, helping reduce costs despite UPC language limitations.
The Enlarged Board’s preliminary view in G 1/25 indicates description amendments are needed when claim changes create EPC non-compliance, under Article 84, in both opposition and examination.
A UKIPO report reveals gradual growth in female inventors in UK patent filings from 1997–2024. Despite progress, women remain underrepresented across sectors and inventor teams.
Minutes from T 873/24 suggest a new referral to the Enlarged Board of Appeal on whether G 1/24—requiring consultation of the description when interpreting claims—also applies to added subject matter assessments.
