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Case Law Review: Board Of Appeal Decision T 2353/22

A recent Board of Appeal decision upheld the COMVIK test as the gold standard for determining whether computer-implemented methods are technical or not, and assessing inventive step.

United Kingdom IP

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Keltie LLP

UK Government Announces UK-Germany Collaboration To Develop EV Technology

The UK Government have recently announced the IGNITED project, which aims to develop an ultra-compact, high-power electric drive system for high-performance EVs.

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

A Guide To The Academics And Research Global Talent Visa

For world leaders and emerging stars in science, engineering, medicine, the social sciences, and the humanities, the Global Talent Visa offers a flexible route to work in the UK.

United Kingdom Immigration

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Latitude Law

How To Protect Your New Product Launch: Essential IP Tips For Food And Drink Brands

Many food and drink manufacturers bring out special products or limited editions to capitalise on the Christmas market, and, always with our eye on the intellectual property...

United Kingdom IP

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Murgitroyd

Preserving The Status Quo: Boehringer Ingelheim Awarded Interim Injunction

United Kingdom IP

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

How Can Procurement Professionals Create The Right Shortlist Of IP Firms For A Tender?

United Kingdom IP

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Potter Clarkson

What Should I Be Asking IP Firms To Present In A Tender?

United Kingdom IP

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Potter Clarkson

EPO And ETSI Renew Co-operation

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

AI Is Solving Quantum's Biggest Challenges - Here's What You Need To Know

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

T 0883/23: Dosage Claims And Their Entitlement To Priority When Only The Clinical Trial Protocol Was Disclosed In The Priority Application

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

UPC: Genentech And Roche Gather Evidence From Organon In Allegation Of Infringement Of Breast Cancer Drug Patent

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

The UPC Confirms The Applicable Doctrine Of Equivalence Test When Parties Cannot Agree One And Applies A Form Of File Wrapper Estoppel On Literal Infringement Claims

United Kingdom IP

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

UK High Court Bars InterDigital From Blocking Final FRAND Ruling In Amazon Case

European Union IP

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RPX Corporation

YASA Unveils Application For Record-Breaking Motor

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Culture & Compliance Chronicles: Boardroom Agility—Strategies For Modern Boards Managing Crises, Compliance & Collective Responsibility (Podcast)

United Kingdom Commercial

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Ropes & Gray LLP

ECCTA Explained: Global Reach Of The UK's Economic Crime And Corporate Transparency Act (Video)

United Kingdom Commercial

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Jones Day

Episode 14: Shaking Up The World Of Private Equity (Video)

United Kingdom Commercial

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Alvarez & Marsal

Episode 20: "Trick Or Treat?" Will The Activists Be Out This Hallowe'en?... (Podcast)

United Kingdom Commercial

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Addleshaw Goddard

Navigating Employment Investigations: What Are The Key Steps? (Podcast)

United Kingdom Employment

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Mayer Brown

How Do You Choose The Right IP Law Firms For Your Tender Or CFT?

Selecting the right IP law firm for a tender or call for tender (CFT) is a strategic decision that safeguards your company's intangible assets and competitive edge.

United Kingdom IP

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Potter Clarkson

Higher Quality, Faster IP Prep & Pros Management With Qthena AI-assistant

Qthena is the leading AI assistant for patent and trademark productivity, transforming your complex workflows and empowering strategic decision-making.

United Kingdom IP

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Equinox

Ongoing Opportunity For Drone-tech Developers

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is seeking to close a significant "drone gap" in its armed forces, creating opportunities for developers of advanced drone technologies.

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Maximising Opportunity: Innovation – Do It Or Die

Rupam Davé and Scott Foster from Lewis Silkin's DCC and IP teams hosted a lively session at xCHANGE 2025 with Tobias Hooton of Stelia AI, Gabe Pereyra from Harvey AI, and Carolyn Jameson from Airalo.

United Kingdom Technology

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Lewis Silkin

Pulsar Fusion Secures ESA Support For Hall Effect Thruster Development

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Self-powered Implant Has Backbone

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

The UK Intellectual Property Office's Plans To Increase Fees - Take Action Now?

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

SPC Waiver: No MA? UK Says Ok

United Kingdom IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

Accounting For Profits – Interest And Double Recovery In Lufthansa v Astronics And Panasonic

United Kingdom IP

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Standardisation In Rail: Unlocking IP Revenue Streams For Manufacturers?

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

UK Commits £1.7bn To European Space Agency For A New Era Of Growth And Security

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Going Undercover – Strawman Oppositions At The European Patent Office (EPO)

United Kingdom IP

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Potter Clarkson

UPC Court Of Appeal Overturns Revocation Of Amgen's PCSK9 Antibody Patent And Clarifies The UPC's Inventive Step Approach (Amgen v Sanofi And Regeneron)

United Kingdom IP

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Boult Wade Tennant

Less Is More: UPC Orders Claimant To Select And Rank Attacks

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

UK Commits £1.7bn To European Space Agency For A New Era Of Growth And Security

Following the European Space Agency (ESA)'s Council of Ministers meeting in the city of Bremen (famous for being home to ZARM's huge microgravity drop tower); on 27 November 2025...

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Going Undercover – Strawman Oppositions At The European Patent Office (EPO)

A strawman opposition at the European Patent Office (EPO) is when an opposition is filed by a third party or intermediary to conceal the true identity of the opponent.

United Kingdom IP

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Potter Clarkson

UPC Court Of Appeal Overturns Revocation Of Amgen's PCSK9 Antibody Patent And Clarifies The UPC's Inventive Step Approach (Amgen v Sanofi And Regeneron)

In a landmark decision issued on Tuesday, the UPC Court of Appeal has found Amgen's PCSK9 antibody patent EP3666797 to be valid. At first-instance, the UPC's Munich Central Division had found the antibody claims...

United Kingdom IP

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Boult Wade Tennant

Less Is More: UPC Orders Claimant To Select And Rank Attacks

The patent was directed to modular point-of-care diagnostic devices, originally filed by Elizabeth Holmes' Theranos Inc, now in the name of Labrador Diagnostics.

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

If You're Not Thinking About Intellectual Property, You're Not Thinking About Impact

United Kingdom IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

Quantum AI Patent Applications Grow In Line With Overall AI Growth, Despite The EPO's Focus On Technical Problems, Marks & Clerk Report Finds

Continued growth and ongoing mainstream adoption: AI patent publications at the EPO hit an all-time high in 2024, demonstrating the sustained, record-level investment and output in European AI development.

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

UKIPO Set To Increase Fees For The First Time In Years From April 2026

On 5 November 2025, the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) announced that, subject to legislative approval, fees for patents, trade marks and designs will rise from 1 April 2026.

United Kingdom IP

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K&L Gates LLP

UK IPO Fees To Increase From 1 April 2026

Whilst the fee changes are subject to parliamentary approval, they are almost certain to take effect – read on to learn more.

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

From Office Thermostats To Planetary Impact: A Cambridge Quest For Greener Cooling

The Marks & Clerk Cambridge office normally enjoys a reasonably harmonious atmosphere.

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

No One-size-fits-all: Unitary Patent Or National Validation?

United Kingdom IP

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Boult Wade Tennant

Clarity Of Dependent Claims And Consequences For Amendments In Opposition Proceedings

United Kingdom IP

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Boult Wade Tennant

EU Regulatory Reform For Medicinal Products: Review Of New Regulatory Exclusivities

European Union Healthcare

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

WIPO Pulse 2025 - Global IP Awareness Rises, But Regional Gaps Persist

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Mycelium Meets Market Reality: The Quiet Role Of IP In Scaling Sustainable Materials

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

Practical Q&A | Software Protection Under The New Patent Law

United Kingdom IP

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Rouse

为何标准必要专利权（SEP）人应选择非洲作为诉讼地

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Rouse

HGF Partners With 3AF For The P2I2025 Symposium

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

Insufficiency Arising From A Partially Incompatible Dependent Claim

United Kingdom IP

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Boult Wade Tennant

United Kingdom Healthcare

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Boult Wade Tennant

Patent Protection For Cooling Technology Inventions: A Growing Market In A Warming World

United Kingdom IP

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Keltie LLP

A Guide To IP Audits – What Are They And Does Your Startup Need One?

United Kingdom IP

LS

Lewis Silkin

UK Court Of Appeal Clarifies Redaction Test In Optis V Apple FRAND Licensing Dispute

United Kingdom Litigation

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Gowling WLG

UPChronicle: Monthly Analysis Of Key Unified Patent Court Decisions

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Lewis Silkin

Protecting Digital Health Innovation In The AI Revolution

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

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Providing Enabling Disclosure For AI Inventions At The EPO (VIdeo)

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HGF Ltd

Lift Off - How To Protect Your IP In LEO (Video)

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Marks & Clerk

Watch Now: Setting Your IP Strategy For 2025 – Strategic Patent And Trade Secret Portfolio Development (Video)

KL

Keltie LLP

IP Insights: Are UPC Injunctions Subject To Proportionality Considerations? (2024) (Video)

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Bardehle Pagenberg

J A Kemp & DLRC Joint Webinar | Optimising Patent Strategies Under The Revised EU Clinical Trials Transparency Rules (Video)

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J A Kemp LLP

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