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May 28, 2025

CJEU decision concerning SPCs for combination products (joined cases C-119/22 and C-149/22)

The CJEU clarifies SPC Regulation Article 3, ruling on combination products and basic patent protection, aligning with the AG’s opinion but leaving interpretation of “invention” under Article 3(a) open.

May 14, 2025

R&D funding and the Patent Box for green tech start-ups: Mini series part two

Discover UK R&D funding for green tech beyond IP, including UKRI grants, Innovate UK competitions, Catapult schemes, KTPs, and DASA support for defence-related innovations.

May 13, 2025

EUIPO announces its approach to AI

The EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has released details of its approach to artificial intelligence (AI) and its current use of AI

May 8, 2025

Court of Appeal Endorses Orgatex T-25/23 in Safestand v Weston

Case Overview In this Court of Appeal case ([2025] EWCA Civ 374), Safestand successfully appealed a High Court ruling that their designs

May 6, 2025

 Dr Michelle Pratt in conversation with Emma Pitcher, Partner and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney at Boult

MP: Thank you for agreeing to take part in our conversation series which highlights and celebrates the incredible people at the heart

May 1, 2025

Global insights: Patent protection for polymorphs

Globally, patent protection for polymorphs continues to evolve, with different jurisdictions applying nuanced (and often inconsistent) tests for patentability. Here, we intend

April 30, 2025

What is a “licence of right” in the UK and Germany?

This article provides a brief explanation of a “licence of right”, both in respect of a UK national or EP(UK) patent (via

April 24, 2025

Updates to EPO guidelines relating to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

An updated version of the European Patent Office’s guidelines came into force on April 1st 2025. There are some interesting changes related

April 15, 2025

UPC’s first annual report – a brief overview

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) has recently produced its first annual report, for 2024. The report provides an overview of the Court,

Food innovation
April 9, 2025

Insights to patent drafting for food and beverage innovations

Food & beverage innovations can be patented through unique formulations & processes. Boult provides expert patent drafting to protect your ideas effectively.