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Cloned UK trade mark rights – deadline approaching

In order to avoid losing cloned UK trade mark rights after 31 December 2025, genuine use of the mark must…

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G 1/24 – Consultation without consequence? The role of the description in claim interpretation

In our recent article we reported the Enlarged Board of Appeal’s decision in relation to the role of the description…

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EPO decision G 2/24: Interveners at appeal stage are less than appellants

In its decision G 2/24, the Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBoA) of the European Patent Office (EPO) confirmed the procedural…

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The long-awaited referral – G 1/25

The European Patent Office (EPO) have announced a new referral, G 1/25, to the Enlarged Board of Appeal. The referral…

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New Bad Faith TM Examination at the UKIPO | PAN 1/25

Following the UK Supreme Court’s decision in SkyKick UK Ltd v Sky Ltd (the full decision can be accessed here,…

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Does Europe now have an on-sale bar?

The Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) of the European Patent Office (EPO) has now issued its long-awaited decision in case…

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Claims first, but not alone: EPO clarifies patentability interpretation

On 18 June 2025, the Enlarged Board of Appeal issued a decision in the case G 1/24. The decision confirms that…

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IP planning is key to protect AI innovations  

This article was written for Digital Forge, a membership-based organisation that runs events in the North of England for investors, entrepreneurs…

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How skilled is ChatGPT?

16 May 2025 Recently, the European Patent Office (EPO) in case T1193/23 concluded that ChatGPT is not a skilled person.…

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Lowering the bar for novelty of sub-ranges

15 May 2025 The test for novelty at the European Patent Office (EPO) is centred around the so called “gold…

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The G1/24 Referral: What to Expect and Why It Matters

The Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBoA) of the European Patent Office (EPO) is set to decide on the referral G1/24…

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EPO Announces Pilot Program for AI-Assisted Minutes of Oral Proceedings

6 May 2025 The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced a pilot program aimed at enhancing the preparation of minutes of oral…

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