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India has accepted its first smell trade mark for advertisement, a rose-scented tyre mark by Sumitomo. This milestone opens the door for broader protection of non-traditional trade marks.
Boult’s Finance Director Anna shares insights on leading a growing team, embracing challenges, building confidence and enjoying a rewarding finance career in a fast-changing world.
UK law offers no image rights, so celebrities rely on trade marks to protect their likeness. Clarkson’s filings show how trade marks may help counter AI deepfakes but highlight gaps in current law.
The UPC Court of Appeal has validated Amgen’s PCSK9 antibody patent and clarified its inventive step and medical-use claim approach, bringing UPC practice closer to the EPO.
The “wear the damn shorts” dispute reveals the risks brands face when using unregistered slogans and highlights why securing trade mark rights early is essential.
Your EP patent is granted - now choose between a Unitary Patent or standard validation. Compare coverage, costs, risks and enforcement to pick the right strategy.
Recent EPO case T 866/24 highlights concerns over clarity of dependent claims and the limits of G 3/14, with important implications for G 1/24 and the pending G 1/25 decision.
Trade mark owners are seeing a surge in scam emails impersonating lawyers. Know the warning signs, avoid urgent payment requests and verify all communications with trusted advisers.
EPO decision T 0878/23 highlights how inconsistencies in dependent claims can trigger insufficiency issues and revoke a patent. Careful claim drafting and timely amendments are crucial.
A Patent Attorney’s take on Joe Wicks’ “Killer” Bars – exploring mixed messaging around ultra-processed foods and how regulation can inspire innovation in the food industry.
The UPC Central Division confirms the EPO’s approach to inventive step, highlighting the importance of identifying realistic starting points and applying a holistic assessment.
After 1 January 2026, brand owners can no longer rely on EU use to maintain comparable UK trade marks. Genuine UK use will be required to defend and enforce registrations.
As Managing Partner at Boult, Howard Sands leads with strategic insight and technical expertise, specialising in software and business method patents that drive innovation forward.
Our London workspace, designed by Oktra, features collaboration zones, quiet areas, and a stained-glass-inspired wall - putting wellbeing and flexibility at the heart of the office.
From $400 Rubyglow® pineapples to patented pineberries, luxury fruits are redefining IP in food. Learn how patents, plant variety rights and trade marks protect “designer” fruit innovation.
Boult’s team meets talented students across the UK, raising awareness of careers in intellectual property and encouraging STEM and legal minds to shape the future of innovation.
From B-Corp certified Thrive in London to Fairtrade beans in Reading and ethical small-batch roasters in Cambridge, Boult prioritises great coffee with a lighter footprint.
Can using a designer’s name mislead consumers? Not always. AG says only clear, intentional misuse risks trade mark revocation in the PMJC v Castelbajac fashion law clash.
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