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The EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal will consider key questions in G 1/26 on claim interpretation, the role of the description and the assessment of added subject matter under Article 123(2) EPC.
Boult has again been ranked as Gold in the IAM’s Patent 1000 for patent prosecution in the UK and before the European Patent Office (EPO).
As the UK trade mark register turns 150, a public vote names the nation’s most iconic brands, underscoring the lasting importance of robust trade mark protection.
The UPC’s PMAC has launched its Case Management System, enabling rapid, confidential ADR for patent disputes with global reach and new strategic options for litigants.
Boult supports the London Youth Games through hands‑on volunteering and a commitment to social mobility, helping young Londoners access inclusive sport and the benefits it brings.
Boult’s UPC team, led by Matthew Spencer and James Legg, was recognised by a win in the Europe Impact Case of the Year and Rachel Conroy, the Head of our Trade Marks Team, was named UK Trademark Att
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Dr Nadia Tyler-Rubinstein to Partner in our biotechnology team, effective 1 May 2026. Congratulations!
Explore the German Utility Model: a fast, flexible IP tool offering 10-year protection, unique grace periods and strategic "branch-off" advantages.
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 matt
For International Women’s Day, Boult highlights our commitment to women in IP, supporting career growth through IP Inclusive and the new Women in IP mentoring scheme.
The National Energy System Operator 2025 review shows renewables supplying 44% of UK electricity. Yet patent filings tell a different story, with gas leading innovation despite wind topping generation
Boult has been included in Band 1 by Chambers and Partners UK for both Patents and Trade Marks in its 2026 ranking.
We are pleased to announce that Boult has been ranked as a Recommend Patent Firm by JUVE Patent in its Patent Filing
We are pleased to announce that Matt Ridley, Partner, has been appointed President of the British Group of UNION-IP. UNION-IP is an
We are thrilled that Boult has been featured as a highly recommended firm in the World IP Review – UK Trade Mark Rankings
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Boult has been included in Band 1 by Chambers and Partners UK for both Patents and Trade Marks in its 2026 ranking.
We are pleased to announce that Boult has been ranked as a Recommend Patent Firm by JUVE Patent in its Patent Filing
We are pleased to announce that Matt Ridley, Partner, has been appointed President of the British Group of UNION-IP. UNION-IP is an
We are thrilled that Boult has been featured as a highly recommended firm in the World IP Review – UK Trade Mark Rankings
