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The Test for Infringement of a Patent for Manufacturing for a Limited Use Background On 14th November 2018 the UK Supreme Court (UKSC) handed down its judgment in the case of Warner-Lambert Company LLC v Generics (UK) Ltd and Actavis Group PTC. The case concerned a drug called pregabalin, which is an analogue of gamma...

Construction, Abuse of Process and Insufficiency Background On 14th November 2018 the UK Supreme Court (UKSC) handed down its judgment in the case of Warner-Lambert Company LLC v Generics (UK) Ltd and Actavis Group PTC. The case concerned a drug called pregabalin, which is an analogue of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter. Pregabalin was...

Following the latest developments with Brexit, and now that the no-deal Brexit deadline has moved to 31 October 2019, we have updated our Brexit Toolkit which can be found here. This toolkit provides pertinent information to all types of businesses, allowing effective preparation for Brexit when it occurs.

In decision T0489/14, the EPO Boards of Appeal have made a new referral to the Enlarged Board of Appeal regarding the patentable nature of computer-implemented simulation methods. Under European practice, methods implemented on a computer are only considered patentable if the method can be understood to have a “technical effect”. In particular, methods that are...

Boult Wade Tennant LLP’s London team has moved to a new office location. Salisbury Square House is a bright and flexible space offering clients and staff alike an improved working environment and new facilities. Managing Partner, and Head of the Trade Mark and Domain Names Group, John Wallace said: “Our move to Salisbury Square House...