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January 14, 2025

A delicate balancing act – UK Government’s consultation on using copyright material for training

On 17 December 2024, the UK government launched a consultation (open now and closing on 25 February 2025) which sets out the

January 13, 2025

International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

Welcome to 2025 – the ‘International Year of Quantum Science and Technology’ – but what are Quantum Technologies? Welcome to 2025! This

December 18, 2024

What do Laos and Costa Rica have in common?

They are places that, at some point soon, you’ll be able to validate a European patent. The EPO has recently announced that

December 9, 2024

Status of assumed infringers intervening in appeals (G2/24 referral)

There has been a new referral to the European Patent Office’s Enlarged Board of Appeal which may result in a broadening of

December 4, 2024

Low energy coffee

Spray- and freeze-dried coffee remain industry staples, but rising energy costs and sustainability goals are driving innovation in more efficient, eco-conscious production methods.

December 2, 2024

UK’s AI assurance platform – the latest addition to UK’s services industry sector

The UK Government has recently announced their plans to launch a new platform to provide AI assurance services. With a recent increase

November 27, 2024

UPC decides on first doctrine of equivalents case

The first Unified Patent Court (UPC) decision (Plant-e v. Arkyne) discussing the doctrine of equivalents has recently published. In the decision, the

November 25, 2024

UPC Court of Appeal clarifies when Opt-Outs can be validly withdrawn

Summary In a decision dated 12 November 2024 the Court of Appeal (“CoA”) of the Unified Patent Court has clarified that Art.

November 12, 2024

“Clean label” foods

The clean label trend is transforming the food industry, driving innovation with simpler, natural ingredients to meet consumer demand for transparency, quality and healthier products.

November 1, 2024

European Council approves revised designs protection package

The Council of the European Union has recently adopted two legislative acts under the design package: a revised directive on legal protection