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Brief summary: For the purpose of overall procedural efficiency, the UPC’s Court of First Instance has granted an extension to the deadline
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The food industry has historically relied heavily on trade secrets and trademarks for protection. However, the filing of food-related patent applications is
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Today is the UN’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It’s fair to say that, in modern science, we stand
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The EU AI Act, which we previously reported on, and which entered into force on 1 August 2024, with a plan for
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Boult has received two nominations at the Managing IP Awards: our trade marks team has been nominated as UK Trademark Prosecution Firm
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We can announce that Anusha Arunasalam, Rachel Conroy, Felicity Hide, Emma Pitcher, Tony Pluckrose, Connor Thorogood and Dr Catherine Wolfe have been recognised
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Our Head of DEI, Dr Susi Fish, has been nominated for DE&I Champion of the Year (Private Practice), while Matthew Spencer has
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We are delighted to announce that Boult has been recognised in The Legal 500 UK Green Guide 2025 edition. The guide recognises
MOREAI generated content is a fast-evolving trend that many of us have already been exposed to. The use of AI can be as simple as asking it to create an itinerary for your holiday or be as complex as assisting businesses in creating marketing content such as social media posts and advertisements. But this new and innovative technology also carries some legal risks that many are not aware of. Generative AI programs such as ChatGPT, create content by scanning available information and databases...
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In today’s increasingly digital world, one major challenge that brand owners face is tackling the infringement of their brands, and protecting their identity and reputation, online. From tackling counterfeits and infringing domain names, to identifying imitation websites and social media pages, this challenge can seem pervasive and overwhelming. While the rise of ecommerce and social media has created many opportunities for businesses, it has simultaneously increased the risk of infringement...
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All domain names, or web addresses, can be divided into two main parts. The second-level domain is the element chosen by the end user and can be any combination of characters, within limits. The top-level domain (TLD) is the suffix of the domain name and is determined by the organisation administering the domain. Typical examples of top-level domains are .com, .org and .net. Historically, the number of TLDs available was limited to six generic top level domains (gTLDs) (.com, .org, .net,...
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Partners James Short, Simon Binnie, Howard Sands and Jason Pelly contributed to IAM’s recent article on ‘How to register AI patents in Asia-Pacific and Europe: the dos and don’ts’. The lack of harmonisation when it comes to the patentability of AI-related inventions makes registering rights in this space ever more challenging. As rapid technological advancement must, by its very nature, outpace legislation, this leaves a swathe of critical innovations in a grey area when it comes to...
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