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IP updates
Granini has last laugh

EUIPO upheld opposition to ‘Joker Reels’ by Granini France’s ‘JOKER +’. Decision stresses mark distinctiveness can't be dismissed solely due to broad goods descriptions.

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Key takeaways from CJEU decision C-382/21 (27 February 2024)

CJEU clarifies Registered EU Designs (REUD) can claim priority from PCT apps, but must file within 6 months. Validity of priority claims from PCTs with earlier patents remains uncertain.

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UPC actions involving pending European patent applications

The UPC’s competence over pending European patent applications remains unclear - but the impact on opt-outs could be significant. We explore risks, rules and practical takeaways for applicants.

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R&D funding and the Patent Box for green tech start-ups: Mini series part four

In the final part of our mini-series, Boult’s green tech team shares five key IP tips for start-ups to protect, develop and finance their innovations effectively and affordably.

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Sunday Times Best Places to Work – wellbeing at Boult

Boult is thrilled to be recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, especially for our strong staff wellbeing and retention culture, supported by our dedicated Wellness Team.

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IP updates
G1/23 decision published

In G1/23, the EPO Enlarged Board confirmed that marketed products and related public technical info form prior art - even if reproduction is complex or not feasible pre-filing.

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New UK IPO guidance for trade mark applicants following SkyKick: a change of UK IPO practice: what you need to know

PAN 1/25, effective 27 June 2025, introduces a new UK IPO examination practice post-SkyKick, targeting overly broad or vague trade mark applications and aiming to curb bad faith filings.

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Dr Michelle Pratt in conversation with Trade Mark Partner Rachel Conroy

Rachel Conroy shares insights on her 18-year journey at Boult, leading its award-winning trade mark team, embracing challenges like Brexit, and valuing team fit, growth, and clear communication.

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Debunking common myths about the UPC and UPs: some basics and not-so-basics

The UPC has been open for two years. We bust common myths and misconceptions about the Unified Patent Court and Unitary Patent system, with practical insights and updates from our experts.

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UPC infringement action – DO NOT delay requesting provisional measures

The UPC ruling highlights the importance of timely action for provisional measures, stressing quick evidence gathering and adherence to procedural rules for patent claims.

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Noticias
Boult ranked by JUVE Patent for Patent Filing – UK 2025

We are pleased to announce that Boult has been ranked as a Recommend Patent Firm by JUVE Patent in its Patent Filing

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Update: Oral proceedings in case G1/24 – we await the Enlarged Board’s written decision

Oral proceedings before the Enlarged Board of Appeal (G1/24) were held on 28 March 2025, to discuss the extent to which the

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New EPO and Unitary Patent guidelines come into force

Updated guidelines issued by the European Patent Office (EPO) have come into force today, 1st April 2025. The EPO annually update their guidelines

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Dr Michelle Pratt in conversation with Barbara Niemann Fadani

Dr Michelle Pratt in conversation with Barbara Niemann Fadani, Attorney-at-Law from Boult’s Munich office. MP: Hi Barbara, thank you for taking the

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Partner Matt Ridley announced as President of the British Group of UNION IP.

We are pleased to announce that Matt Ridley, Partner, has been appointed President of the British Group of UNION-IP. UNION-IP is an

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Boult trade mark partners ranked as leading individuals by WIPR.

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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Supporting the UN International Day of Forests at Boult

Friday 21 March is the UN International Day of Forests and, to celebrate the day, Boult will be planting and donating trees.

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Noticias
Why did we change the brand? A new brand to reflect who we are today and lead us into tomorrow.

We didn’t think the existing brand projected who this firm was anymore. A lot of things have changed since the launch of

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Dr Naomi Stevens – Partnership promotion announcement

We are delighted to announce that Dr Naomi Stevens has joined the partnership of Boult, effective 1 May 2024. Naomi joined Boult

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Dr Catherine Wolfe and Dr Susi Fish recognised by WIPR 2024

We are proud that two of our partnership have been recognised this year by World Intellectual Property Review for their accomplishments in

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TUP
The UPC in numbers – June 2023 to February 2024

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) has recently released updated details of the case load of the Court* since it commenced operations in

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The UPC begins with revocation actions in the life sciences

On the 1 June 2023, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) opened its doors for business and some of the first customers were

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Initial thoughts after one week of the Unified Patent Court

After years in the planning, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) opened its doors for business on 1 June 2023, also bringing an

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New UPC Central Division location announced to be Milan

Jo Pelly, Partner, wrote recently about the Unified Patent Court’s division of work between its Central Divisions in the article: UPC Central Divisions

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UPC Central Divisions: How will work be split between Paris and Munich?

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) has a complicated Court structure, including a Court of First Instance made up of Central, Local and

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BREAKING NEWS: The UPC is due to open on 1st June 2023

After years of uncertainty in the timeline of the Unified Patent Court (UPC), it has just been announced that Germany will ratify

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UPC Announces Two Month Delay to Start Date

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) have today announced that the start of the Sunrise Period for the new UPC is being delayed

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EPO announces transitional measures for the Unitary Patent to encourage an early uptake

As we wait to see if the previously indicated start date for the sunrise period of the opening of the #UnifiedPatentCourt is

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UPC Roadmap Published

The Preparatory team for the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has just issued an ‘implementation roadmap’ outlining the key activities and milestones of

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Updated UPC timeline just announced

A few months into the Provisional Application Phase, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) is definitely gaining momentum. Judges are being interviewed and

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The UPC moves another step closer: The Provisional Application Phase Has Begun!

The Provisional Application Phase (PAP) of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has finally started! Austria deposited their ratification of the PAP-Protocol on

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The UPC – Should I opt out my patent or not?

The new Unified Patent Court (UPC) is expected to open its doors in late 2022 or early 2023. The UPC will be

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Austria brings the UPC a step closer

We’ve known for a while that the Unified Patent Court (UPC) was getting closer to becoming a reality after a very bumpy

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Reheating The UPC

The UPC Preparatory Committee met on 27 October 2021, and it seems that preparations for the Unified Patent Court (UPC) are warming

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The Unitary Patent is coming

The European Unitary Patent is slowly entering the home straight. The Federal Constitutional Court in Germany rejected the constitutional complaint against the

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Will the sun ever rise over the UPC?

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) reminds me of a soap opera story line where you are always wondering if two particular characters

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UK confirms non-participation in the Unified Patent Court

It was recently announced that the UK has notified the European Council that it has withdrawn its ratification of the Unified Patent

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Further Blow for UPC

In a further blow for the Unified Patent Court(UPC), the German constitutional court has today announced that the German ratification of the

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The UPC: 2020 and beyond

As 2019 drew to a close, a statement was issued by the Chairman of the UPC Preparatory Committee, Alexander Ramsay.  As well