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Congratulations to the UK Patent Office (UK IPO) in highlighting the problems and dangers of counterfeit toys. In the run-up to the Christmas rush, the
20 October 2025
Congratulations to the UK Patent Office (UK IPO) in highlighting the problems and dangers of counterfeit toys. In the run-up to the Christmas rush, the
Information may not in itself be knowledge, but information can give valuable insights. And patent information can provide a clear understanding of commercial developments and
We welcome the major consultation by the UK Patent Office (UKIPO) which aims to strengthen the UK’s £100 billion design sector. (The consultation ends 27
The Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) issued important guidance on what constitutes the “state of the art” in its decision G1/23 of 2 July 2025.
In 2024 referral G1/24 was made to the Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) seeking clarity on the basis for interpreting patent claims when assessing patentability.
A massive thank you to INTA for a wonderful Annual Meeting 2025 in San Diego. It was greatly enjoyable attending, and having the opportunity to
We are delighted to join with innovators, entrepeneurs, and the IP industry across the globe in celebrating World Intellectual Property Day 2025 on Saturday, 26
The EPO has again put the quality of the European patenting process under the lens. This is a valuable exercise strengthening communication, dialogue and understanding
In December 2024, it was my privilege to compete in the Rolex Sydney Hobart race aboard Awen, an IMOCA Open 60 designed by Owen Clarke
Some 18 months since opening, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has recently issued an infringement order decision on the interpretation of equivalents. The decision was issued