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Boult on campus in 2025

Boult’s team meets talented students across the UK, raising awareness of careers in intellectual property and encouraging STEM and legal minds to sh

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Keeping Boult caffeinated – sustainability and coffee at Boult

From B-Corp certified Thrive in London to Fairtrade beans in Reading and ethical small-batch roasters in Cambridge, Boult prioritises great coffee wit

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Unpicking the label

Can using a designer’s name mislead consumers? Not always. AG says only clear, intentional misuse risks trade mark revocation in the PMJC v Castelba

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1 December London

LSPN Europe

Angela Stephen is attending LSPN Europe in London on 1 December. The event will focus on end-to-end patent lifecycle management.

News

Boult remains top tier for Chambers and Partners 2026

Boult has been included in Band 1 by Chambers and Partners UK for both Patents and Trade Marks in its 2026 ranking.

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20 November London, UK

CIPA Life Sciences Conference

Alex Stephenson is attending the CIPA Life Sciences Conference in London on 20 November.

IP updates

The dual track: Parallel EPO opposition and UPC revocation strategies

With the UPC gaining traction, challengers now weigh EPO oppositions alongside UPC revocations. Parallel proceedings offer tactical advantages to pres

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6-10 November Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

APAA Malaysia 2025

Dr Jonathan Palmer is attending APAA Malaysia 2025 on 6-10 November in Kuala Lumpur.

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3-5 November Vienna, Austria

BIO-Europe 2025

Partner Jo Peak and Senior Associate Farzana Miah are attending BIO-Europe 2025 in Vienna on 3-5 November.

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Is plastic equivalent to metal? The doctrine of equivalents at the UPC

In Washtower v BEGA, the UPC applied the Plant-e equivalence test to grant a preliminary injunction, showing its willingness to find likely infringeme

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Dr Michelle Pratt in conversation with Matthew Ridley

Matthew Ridley shares insights on UK design law reform, green tech innovation and why early-stage inventors should protect their ideas through strateg

Event

30-31 October Krakow, Poland

12th Lsbc Central European Life Science Investment Conference

Dr Olga Bohuszewicz is attending the 12th Lsbc Central European Life Science Investment Conference on 30-31 October.

News

Boult is Tier 1 for Patents and Trade Marks in the Legal 500 UK for 2026

Once again Boult is recognised as Tier 1 for both patents and trade marks in the Legal 500 UK rankings for 2026.

Event

23–25 October 2025 Las Vegas, USA

ESI/IPL Joint Fall Conference

Hosted jointly by the ABA Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industries and the Section of Intellectual Property Law, this event will

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Enlarged Board of Appeal Issues Ruling in G 2/24

The Enlarged Board of Appeal in G 2/24 upheld G 3/04, ruling that third parties intervening at appeal are parties as of right, not appellants and can'

Event

8–11 October Budapest, Hungary

PTMG Autumn Conference

Partners Rachel Conroy and Henry Schalefli are attending the PTMG Autumn Conference in Budapest, Hungary on 8–11 October.

Event

13-15 October Munich, Germany

Life Sciences Strategy Summit on IP & Exclusivity

Partner Dr Ed Ronan and Senior Associate Dr Nadia Tyler-Rubinstein are attending the Life Sciences Strategy Summit on IP & Exclusivity

IP updates

Alternative foods: a case study

A deep dive into how IP is shaping the future of sustainable food. Explore patents in plant-based, cell-cultured and fermented alternatives driving fo

IP updates

Artificial Intelligence and sustainability: Irrevocably opposed?

AI holds promise for sustainability - but also consumes vast energy. We unpack whether AI can be part of the solution, or if it poses more harm than h

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More on claim interpretation at the EPO after G 1/24

G 1/24 clarifies that while the EPO must consult the description, claims take primacy. Patentees must draft claims clearly - no reliance on interpreti

London

1 December

LSPN Europe

LSPN Europe 2025 will focus on end-to-end patent lifecycle management, offering practical strategies for protecting and commercialising innovations in life...

London, UK

20 November

CIPA Life Sciences Conference

The CIPA Life Sciences Conference is the leading UK event for IP professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device...

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

6-10 November

APAA Malaysia 2025

APAA Malaysia 2025 will bring together IP professionals from across the Asia-Pacific region for a week of policy discussions, practical...

Vienna, Austria

3-5 November

BIO-Europe 2025

BIO-Europe 2025 is Europe’s premier annual partnering conference for the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and investment sectors. With over 5,000 attendees from...

12th Lsbc Central European Life Science Investment Conference

Krakow, Poland

30-31 October

12th Lsbc Central European Life Science Investment Conference

The 12th Lsbc Central European Life Science Investment Conference top-level theme is: "The DNA of capital – Cracking the code...

Las Vegas, USA

23–25 October 2025

ESI/IPL Joint Fall Conference

Hosted jointly by the ABA Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industries and the Section of Intellectual Property Law, this...

Budapest, Hungary

8–11 October

PTMG Autumn Conference

Organised by the Pharmaceutical Trademarks Group, this conference will bring together trademark professionals to discuss current challenges and opportunities in...

Life Sciences Strategy Summit on IP & Exclusivity

Munich, Germany

13-15 October

Life Sciences Strategy Summit on IP & Exclusivity

The Life Sciences Strategy Summit on IP & Exclusivity will convene legal and scientific experts to examine critical issues surrounding...

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