From B-Corp certified Thrive in London to Fairtrade beans in Reading and ethical small-batch roasters in Cambridge, Boult prioritises great coffee with a lighter footprint.
Can using a designer’s name mislead consumers? Not always. AG says only clear, intentional misuse risks trade mark revocation in the PMJC v Castelbajac fashion law clash.
With the UPC gaining traction, challengers now weigh EPO oppositions alongside UPC revocations. Parallel proceedings offer tactical advantages to pressure patentees and boost invalidation success.
In Washtower v BEGA, the UPC applied the Plant-e equivalence test to grant a preliminary injunction, showing its willingness to find likely infringement beyond literal claim scope.
Matthew Ridley shares insights on UK design law reform, green tech innovation and why early-stage inventors should protect their ideas through strategic IP planning.
The Enlarged Board of Appeal in G 2/24 upheld G 3/04, ruling that third parties intervening at appeal are parties as of right, not appellants and can’t continue proceedings if appeals are withdrawn.
A deep dive into how IP is shaping the future of sustainable food. Explore patents in plant-based, cell-cultured and fermented alternatives driving food innovation.
AI holds promise for sustainability – but also consumes vast energy. We unpack whether AI can be part of the solution, or if it poses more harm than help to our planet.
G 1/24 clarifies that while the EPO must consult the description, claims take primacy. Patentees must draft claims clearly – no reliance on interpretive help from the description.
EPO data shows sustained growth in photovoltaic patents, with China leading production. Europe’s universities and start-ups are driving innovation in PV devices, materials, and applications.
