UPC news

New referral to the Enlarged Board of Appeal on claim interpretation

A European Patent Office (EPO) Board of Appeal has recently referred three questions to the Enlarged Board of Appeal to seek clarity

UPC’s first infringement judgement has issued

On 3 July 2024, the Local Division in Düsseldorf issued the UPC’s first ever full judgement on an infringement action in the

Brand building, trade marks and the fashion industry – an overview

In the highly competitive fashion industry, protecting the uniqueness of a fashion brand and its products from pressure and copycatting by competitors

Fast track patent programmes for green technology

The importance of green technology to society has seen the implementation a number of fast-track patent programmes for green technology by patent

“And another thing…” UK IPO publishes updated AI Guidelines following last year’s Emotional Perception decision

Until late last year, the law relating to the patentability of AI-innovations at the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) had been

EU trade mark registrations are no longer effective in Jersey

In a declaration in March 2024, as a part of the consultation on primary trade mark legislation, the Government of Jersey has

Digital signatures on assignments are acceptable at the EPO

In a third (and we hope final) update on whether or not the EPO accepts digital signatures on assignments/licences/other agreements, we can

Why did we change the brand? A new brand to reflect who we are today and lead us into tomorrow.

We didn’t think the existing brand projected who this firm was anymore. A lot of things have changed since the launch of

The UPC in numbers – June 2023 to February 2024

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) has recently released updated details of the case load of the Court* since it commenced operations in

Fee reductions for micro-entities – EPO announces new Rules providing broader fee reductions

The EPO has recently announced, among other fee changes, new Rules enabling specific types of small companies to claim a discount of

February deadline for Retained EU Plant Variety Rights in the UK

Following the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU), Retained EU Plant Variety Rights were awarded to provide continuing protection in the

Boult ranked by JUVE Patent for Patent Filing – UK 2024

We are pleased to announce that Boult has been listed as a Recommend Patent Firm by JUVE in the Patent Filing –

“Just one more thing…” – UK IPO appeals recent UK High Court decision on patentability of artificial neural networks in the UK

Just as it looked like Sir Anthony Mann’s High Court judgement in the Emotional Perception AI case would be the last most

“It’s been emotional” – UK IPO AI guidelines temporarily suspended and new statutory guidance on artificial neural networks following decision from the UK High Court

Sometimes things move very fast in UK patent law. Today, eight days after the England and Wales High Court decision overturning a

The EPO returns to requiring handwritten signatures on assignments

Further to our previous bulletin reporting that the EPO were now accepting electronic signatures on assignments, a recent decision by an EPO

Priority following consolidated cases G1/22 and G2/22

The Enlarged Board of Appeal’s recent decision in consolidated cases G1/22 and G2/22 has greatly simplified the consideration of priority entitlement at

Boult announces new partner Henry Schlaefli

We are pleased to announce that Henry Schlaefli in our trade marks team has been appointed as a Partner at the firm. Henry joined

Boult maintains Band 1 ranking by Chambers and Partners UK for 2024

We are pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners UK has ranked Boult in Band 1 for the Intellectual Property: Patent &

EPO Board of Appeal aims to clarify the correct approach to claim interpretation when assessing patentability

In Opposition and Appeal proceedings at the EPO, the questions of when and how to turn to the description to interpret the

Boult maintains top tier ranking in Legal 500

We are pleased to confirm that Boult has been ranked in Tier 1 by the Legal 500 UK for both Trade Marks

Two MIP IP Rising Stars announced for 2023

Following on from our previous success with the MIP IP Stars this year, we are pleased to announce that Sarah Le Mesurier,

The EPO’S guidelines and machine learning

The EPO has published its Guidelines to provide guidance on various proceedings before the EPO, such as for the search and examination

Training data in patent specifications – the direction of travel

With the recent expansion in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies, and an associated rise in the number of AI related

EPO Board of Appeal highlights difficulties in establishing inventive step in machine learning cases

A recent decision from the EPO’s Technical Boards of Appeal (T2803/18) highlights a pitfall for applicants wishing to patent systems and methods

Assessing patentability in artificial intelligence patent applications at the EPO

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance and transform various industries, the protection of AI-related inventions through patents becomes increasingly important. Artificial

China’s consultation proposes significant amendments to its trademark law

China is proposing to overhaul its trade mark law, largely in an effort to combat the scourge of bad faith filings. On

The end of the EPO’s ten-day notification rule

The EPO’s plans to abolish the 10-day notification rule will come into force on 1 November 2023. With just a month to

UKIPO guidance update: Address for Service

The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has recently updated its guidance relating to Address for Service (AFS) in the UK. The guidance

Proposed changes to US patent law – patent eligibility, inter partes review and post grant review

In June 2023, the US Senate proposed changes to US patent law to address patent subject matter eligibility, inter partes reviews and

T 56/21 – The latest in the EPO’s ongoing saga of description amendments.

In a previous bulletin we reported on the EPO’s ever more onerous requirements for amending the description to conform with any amendments

Neurim Overturned – CJEU severely restricts availability of second medical use SPCs

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled in Santen (C‑673/18) that a Supplementary Protection Certificate (SPC) cannot be

Plant Breeders Rights – action required on Retained EU Plant Variety Rights in the UK.

Following the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU), Retained EU Plant Variety Rights were awarded to provide continuing protection in the

G1/23 – A burdensome new referral to the EPO’s Enlarged Board regarding the state of the art.

Can a product be simultaneously available and unavailable to the public? In T 0438/19 , the Board grappled with questions regarding the criteria

The EPO’s guidelines and machine learning.

The EPO has published its Guidelines to provide guidance on various proceedings before the EPO, such as for the search and examination

The normalization and regulation of AI – IP protection now that AI has hit the mainstream.

Of course, the first rule of writing any article is try not to include references that date it – when it comes

The CJEU rules against second medical use SPCs

On 9 July 2020 the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) handed down its decision in Case C-673/18, a referral

Proposals for reform of the EU’s SPC system.

On 27 April 2023 the European Commission published proposals concerning supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) for medicinal products and plant protection products. SPC protection

The UPC begins with revocation actions in the life sciences

On the 1 June 2023, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) opened its doors for business and some of the first customers were

Special reasons? Remittals from the EPO Boards of Appeal

One of the changes to the Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal (RPBA) which came into force on 1 January

Initial thoughts after one week of the Unified Patent Court

After years in the planning, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) opened its doors for business on 1 June 2023, also bringing an

New UPC Central Division location announced to be Milan

Jo Pelly, Partner, wrote recently about the Unified Patent Court’s division of work between its Central Divisions in the article: UPC Central Divisions

UPC Central Divisions: How will work be split between Paris and Munich?

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) has a complicated Court structure, including a Court of First Instance made up of Central, Local and

Insights: 2023 Changes to the EPO Guidelines – Section F-IV, 3.4 – Inconsistencies

Background One of the more unique, and often debated, aspects of prosecution before the EPO is the requirement that the description and

EPO Notice regarding the 10 day rule

The EPO have published further information in a Notice in the Official Journal dated 6 March 2023 in preparation for the abolition

EPO Notice regarding the 10 day rule

The EPO have published further information in a Notice in the Official Journal dated 6 March 2023 in preparation for the abolition

Return of the Big Mac: EUIPO Board of Appeal flips decision of Cancellation Division

In 2019, the EUIPO’s Cancellation Division raised some eyebrows in the trade marks world when they revoked in full the BIG MAC

New CJEU Referral requesting clarification of the term “human embryo” for patent purposes.

The patenting of inventions relating to human embryonic stem cells remains a controversial topic in Europe.

G2/21.

The Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office issued the decision in referral G2/21 on 23 March 2023. This referral concerned the admissibility of post-published evidence in the assessment of inventive step.

EWHC 178 (IPEC) between Marks and Spencer PLC and Aldi Stores Limited.

Following an earlier dispute over a trademark relating to a certain caterpillar cake, Marks and Spencer PLC (M & S) and Aldi

Increases in the European Patent Office’s Official Fees.

The EPO are increasing their official fees on 1 April 2023. This fee increase is unusual in that the EPO has historically raised its fees every two years.

EPO Board of Appeal highlights the difficulties in establishing inventive step in machine learning cases.

A recent decision from the EPO’s Technical Boards of Appeal (T2803/18) highlights a pitfall for applicants wishing to patent systems and methods

Changes to the EPO Guidelines for Examination.

The EPO introduced the latest version of the Guidelines for Examination on 1 March 2023. Some of the revisions are highlighted below.

Patentability of AI at the EPO: Is the Dust Settling?

A recent decision from the EPO’s Boards of Appeal (T 0702/20) provides a practical example of where the boundary lies in terms of

Boult placed in gold band by WTR 1000, 2023

Boult can announce that we have been once again ranked in the gold band by the WTR 1000 for 2023, their highest

BREAKING NEWS: The UPC is due to open on 1st June 2023.

After years of uncertainty in the timeline of the Unified Patent Court (UPC), it has just been announced that Germany will ratify

BREAKING NEWS: The UPC is due to open on 1st June 2023

After years of uncertainty in the timeline of the Unified Patent Court (UPC), it has just been announced that Germany will ratify

Clinical trials and prior disclosure – a difficult balancing act for patentees.

The European Patent Office (EPO) has recently ruled that patients in a clinical trial were not members of the public such that

Change to compliance period of UK divisional applications.

The way of determining the compliance period of a UK divisional application is changing on 1 May 2023. From 1 May 2023

Boult ranked by JUVE Patent for Patent Filing – UK 2023

We are pleased to announce that Boult has been recognised by JUVE Patent as highly recommended patent experts in their Patent Filing

EPO confirms that practice of conducting oral proceedings by videoconference will continue, including before opposition divisions.

The EPO has recently issued a decision confirming that oral proceedings before examining divisions, the Legal Division, the Receiving Section and now,

UPC Announces Two Month Delay to Start Date.

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) have today announced that the start of the Sunrise Period for the new UPC is being delayed

UPC Announces Two Month Delay to Start Date

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) have today announced that the start of the Sunrise Period for the new UPC is being delayed

EPO announces transitional measures for the Unitary Patent to encourage an early uptake

As we wait to see if the previously indicated start date for the sunrise period of the opening of the #UnifiedPatentCourt is

Boult announces three new partners, Jonathan Pratt, Emily Scott and Connor Thorogood

Boult announces three new partners, Jonathan Pratt, Emily Scott and Connor Thorogood We are delighted to announce that Jonathan Pratt in our Engineering and

EPO introduces systematic top-up search for earlier national rights.

As of 1 September 2022, the EPO are providing a new, free of charge, service that involves carrying out a top-up search

From the G 2/21 preliminary opinion.

Plausibility: Insights from the G 2/21 preliminary opinion The EPO’s Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) referral G 2/21 will hopefully clarify the

Boult maintains band 1 ranking by Chambers and Partners UK for 2023

Chambers and Partners UK has ranked Boult as band 1 in the UK-wide Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys category, for

The “10 Day Rule” is Going.

The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA) has reported that the Administrative Council of the EPO passed a package of rules, on

Brazil one step closer to joining Hague system for International Designs.

Registered design protection is an effective way of protecting a product’s market share from similar looking competing products and obtaining registered designs can significantly improve a company’s position in case a dispute arises.

UPC Roadmap Published

The Preparatory team for the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has just issued an ‘implementation roadmap’ outlining the key activities and milestones of

UPC Roadmap Published.

The Preparatory team for the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has just issued an ‘implementation roadmap’ outlining the key activities and milestones of

The art of the possible – UKIPO publishes its AI patent guidelines.

The fading of summer is often one of those times to finish off all of those tricky projects that have built up.

Boult maintains top-tier ranking in Legal 500, 2023

Boult Wade Tennant is pleased to announce that our Patent and Trade Mark practices have both been recognised in tier 1 by

Boult named Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year for the United Kingdom at the IAM Patent 1000 Global IP Awards 2022

Boult has been named Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year for the United Kingdom at the IAM Patent 1000 Global IP Awards

New US Trade Mark Application in the blocks for Usain Bolt.

It has been almost exactly five years since the legendary sprinter Usain Bolt last took to the track: in fact, I was

Montenegro to Become the Thirty-ninth EPC Contracting State.

For some time now, there have been 38 EPC member states. However, from 1 October 2022, Montenegro (ME) will become the 39th

Gold for Boult Wade Tennant

IAM 1000 categorises this firm in their gold band and identifies several of our Attorneys as World Leading Patent Professionals. Read more

AI inventorship in the UK – Consultation says “no”.

Just as the days (in the UK at least) start getting shorter the UK government has published its response following the consultation

AI inventorship: snakes and ladders at the Australian courts.

Whilst the dispute continues as to who (if any) among the Artificial Intelligence (AI) “DABUS” and its creator Dr Stephen Thaler can

Women in Legal Summit 2022

Partner, Susi Fish will be speaking at the Women in Legal Summit in Chicago. To register as an attendee click here.

AIPLA’s Spring Meeting

Partner, Susi Fish will be attending the Spring Meeting of the American Intellectual Property Law Association in New Orleans between 16 and

ECTA 40th Annual Conference

The European Communities Trade Mark Association’s (ECTA) Annual Conference will be taking place in Copenhagen, Denmark between 15 and 18 June. Partner, Catherine Wolfe

Nordic IPR Summit 2022

Partner, Simon Binnie will be attending the Nordic IPR Summit, 26 to 27 April in Stockholm, Sweden. Read the event agenda here

Updated UPC timeline just announced

A few months into the Provisional Application Phase, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) is definitely gaining momentum. Judges are being interviewed and

Updated UPC timeline just announced.

A few months into the Provisional Application Phase, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) is definitely gaining momentum. Judges are being interviewed and

China to join Hague system for International Designs.

Registered design protection is an effective way of protecting a product’s market share from similar looking competing products and obtaining registered designs

Electronic signing of assignments.

Assignment documents filed electronically may now be signed using ‘qualified electronic signatures’. Previously Previously, assignments, licences and other agreements for recordal were

Working with The Sutton Trust’s students

The Sutton Trust is an organisation this firm fully supports and we are delighted to open our doors again to their students.

The UPC moves another step closer: The Provisional Application Phase Has Begun!

The Provisional Application Phase (PAP) of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has finally started! Austria deposited their ratification of the PAP-Protocol on

The UPC moves another step closer: The Provisional Application Phase Has Begun!

The Provisional Application Phase (PAP) of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has finally started! Austria deposited their ratification of the PAP-Protocol on

Jonathan Pratt elected to CIPA Council

We are pleased to share that Patent Attorney Jonathan Pratt has been elected to the Council of the Chartered Institute of Patent

UKIPO acknowledges the possibility of a Formstein defence.

Ever since the Supreme Court shook up the patent landscape in the UK with their decision in Actavis v Eli Lilly there has

Boult Wade Tennant recognised by JUVE Patent 2022

Boult Wade Tennant is pleased to have been acknowledged by JUVE Patent as one of the recommended patent experts in the UK

Plausibility and Post-Published Evidence (G2/21).

The Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office has been challenged with a new referral (G2/21) concerning the admissibility of

The UPC – Should I opt out my patent or not?

The new Unified Patent Court (UPC) is expected to open its doors in late 2022 or early 2023. The UPC will be

The UPC – Should I opt out my patent or not?

The new Unified Patent Court (UPC) is expected to open its doors in late 2022 or early 2023. The UPC will be

We joins forces with the General Counsel for Diversity & Inclusion

The General Counsel for Diversity & Inclusion (GCD&I) Community recently announced twenty new partner firms for 2021 to 2022. Boult Wade Tennant

Austria brings the UPC a step closer

We’ve known for a while that the Unified Patent Court (UPC) was getting closer to becoming a reality after a very bumpy

In-Person Oral Proceedings are the Gold-Standard

The Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office (EPO) has been grappling with the question of when videoconference oral proceedings

Reheating The UPC

The UPC Preparatory Committee met on 27 October 2021, and it seems that preparations for the Unified Patent Court (UPC) are warming

Trick or Treat? UK Government asks for views on AI inventorship

Hot on the heels of the UK Court of Appeal judgement in Thaler v Comptroller General of Patents (reported in our previous

The Unitary Patent is coming

The European Unitary Patent is slowly entering the home straight. The Federal Constitutional Court in Germany rejected the constitutional complaint against the

Firm ranked band one by Chambers and Partners 2022.

Boult Wade Tennant is pleased to share that we have once again been ranked in band 1 by leading directory Chambers and

Jodie Johnson joins The IP Inclusive Advisory Board

We are pleased to share the appointment of Jodie Johnson from our IT department to the IP Inclusive Group’s IP Inclusive Advisory

The Unitary Patent is coming.

The European Unitary Patent is slowly entering the home straight. The Federal Constitutional Court in Germany rejected the constitutional complaint against the

Boult Wade Tennant ranked top tier in Legal 500, 2022

Boult Wade Tennant is pleased to share that our patent and trademark practices have each, separately, been recognised as top tier for

AI inventorship: dissent at the UK Court of Appeal?

The long running saga of the AI “DABUS” and its creator Dr Stephen Thaler reached yet another milestone this week with the

We Welcome students from The Sutton Trust

After hosting a successful trademark-based Pathways to Law placement in February, we will be holding a patent focused placement for the Trust’s

Boult Wade Tennant enlist to IP Inclusive’s new Leader’s Pledge

Today IP Inclusive launch their Leaders’ Pledge. This pledge, unlike the EDI Charter, is aimed at senior management and requires their personal

Boult Wade Tennant’s voluntary vacation scheme, 2021

We are hosting our largest ever cohort with 31 attendees across all of our practice groups. We have attendees not just from

Lego A/S v. EUIPO.

The Second Chamber of the General Court in Lego A/S v. EUIPO (Case T-515/19) have issued their decision to annul the decision

Will the sun ever rise over the UPC?

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) reminds me of a soap opera story line where you are always wondering if two particular characters

Boult Wade Tennant ranks Tier 1 in MIP 2021

We are delighted to announce that Boult Wade Tennant LLP has been once again ranked in the top tier of IP Stars

Decision of the Enlarged Board of Appeal in G4/19.

With no provision in the European Patent Convention (EPC) prohibiting double patenting, is the European Patent Office (EPO) nevertheless allowed to refuse

Public Prior Use: What Can the Skilled Person See?

It is a well-known principle under UK patent law that any subject matter that the public can access without breaching a duty

Upcoming deadline for filing UK applications.

The deadline for filing Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR) applications based on EU Community Plant Variety Rights (CPVR) applications which were pending at

Firm announces new partner, Simon Binnie

We are delighted to announce that Simon Binnie has joined the Partnership from 1 May 2021. Simon has been with the firm

MIP Rank Our Trade Mark and Domain Names Group in top tier.

Managing Intellectual Property, a leading legal directory, have once again ranked Boult Wade Tennant’s Trade Mark and Domain Names Group in the

Clarifications on EPO examination of data management systems and information retrieval.

The European Patent Office (EPO) has recently undertaken revisions to its Guidelines for Examination. Included in the changes, due to come into

EPO Guidelines for Examination: Patentability of antibodies

The latest changes to the EPO Guidelines for Examination provide several updates to (i) the patent protection of antibodies, and (ii) the interpretation

Updates to the EPO Guidelines for Examination: Patentability of plants and animals, human-derived cells, and methods of treatment by therapy

The latest changes to the EPO Guidelines for Examination provide several updates in relation to the patent protection of (i) plants and

Updates to the EPO Guidelines for Examination: Patentability of plants and animals, human-derived cells, and methods of treatment by therapy

The latest changes to the EPO Guidelines for Examination provide several updates in relation to the patent protection of (i) plants and

Clarifications on EPO examination of data management systems and information retrieval

The European Patent Office (EPO) has recently undertaken revisions to its Guidelines for Examination. Included in the changes, due to come into

First IP attorney based Pathways to Law placement

Boult Wade Tennant shares the Sutton Trust’s ambition to create a more diverse and inclusive IP industry. We partnered with the Trust

EPO changes concerning inventor address information.

The European Patent Office (EPO) has recently published upcoming changes to the rules regarding the providing of inventor address information to the

Boult Wade Tennant ranked top tier in the new WTR 1000

Boult Wade Tennant is delighted to announce our top tier ranking in the 2021 edition of World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000. The

Description Amendments Required by the EPO

The EPO’s updated Guidelines for Examination for March 2021 introduces a significant change regarding amendments required to the description before a European

A Unified Approach to Unity

The EPO has recently published an advanced preview of the new Guidelines for the Examination which will come into force on 1

Boult Wade Tennant recognised by JUVE Patent 2021

Boult Wade Tennant is pleased to have been acknowledged by JUVE Patent for as one the most recommended patent experts in the

Boult Wade Tennant partners with The Sutton Trust

As part of the firm’s Diversity and Inclusivity initiative, Boult Wade Tennant is delighted to announce that we will be working with

Interim declaration unavailable on queries of patent infringement

In cases of UK patent infringement, the courts may grant a variety of remedies to successful claimants (including damages, court-ordered injunctions, and

Firm announces new partner, Anusha Arunasalam

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Anusha Arunasalam to Partner. Anusha joined the firm as a trainee in 2009 in

Changes to unregistered designs right after Brexit

Many designers rely on Unregistered Design Rights to protect their products in the UK and the EU. However, designers need to be

Chambers and Partners, a leading legal directory, have once again ranked the firm in band 1

Managing Partner Alex Frost said “We are delighted that Chambers and Partners has recognised Boult Wade Tennant, once again, as leaders in

Anousha Vasantha article „Closing the retail gap“ published in CITMA Review, October, 2020.

In this decision, the Advocate General (AG) agreed with the General Court (GC) that “retail services” and “online trading services” are similar,

Trade Marks and design rights after Brexit

This bulletin covers some important changes to trade mark and design rights in the UK that will take place on 1 January

High Court confirms that an Artificial Intelligence cannot be named as an inventor

Last year, the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) rejected two UK patent applications (GB1816909.4 and GB1818161.0) on the grounds of an invalid

Introducing a new European trade mark litigation service

Until now Boult Wade Tennant has not offered a trade mark litigation service for clients. However, we can now do this through

T0161/18 – Sufficiency and Machine Learning at the EPO

In recent years, the European Patent Office (EPO) has made it eminently clear that European patents may be granted for machine learning

Renewal fee increases in Australia

The Australian Patent Office will be changing various official fees for patents, trademarks and designs from 1 October 2020. Notably, patent renewal

Apportionment of costs at oral proceedings

Oral Proceedings are a common occurrence during the opposition procedure at the European Patent Office. Importantly, these proceedings provide the patentee and

Luke Portnow writes for the CITMA June edition – Firms guidance on „wobble“ questions

Trade Mark Attorney, Luke Portnow writes for the CITMA July edition. Luke’s article Firms guidance on „wobble“ questions. 20th July 2020. Read

UK confirms non-participation in the Unified Patent Court

It was recently announced that the UK has notified the European Council that it has withdrawn its ratification of the Unified Patent

Emson v. Hozelock: Public prior use and a “mere paper proposal”

On 8 July 2020, the Court of Appeal issued its decision in the Emson v. Hozelock case ([2020] EWCA Civ 871). The

Patentability of simulations – Decision of the Enlarged Board of Appeal for G1/19.

The thorny issue of the patentability (or otherwise) of inventions involving computer simulations at the EPO has been provided with an ending,

The CJEU Confirms that Copyright Can Cover Products Designed to Achieve a Technical Result

When does a technical product become eligible for copyright protection? This is the question the Court of Justice of the European Union

Criteria for basing SPCs on functional claims clarified by CJEU in Royalty Pharma

In the latest of a series of judgments concerning the interpretation of Article 3(a) of the SPC Regulation, the Court of Justice

Top Tier ranking for Patent Prosecution, MIP, 2020.

We are delighted to announce top tier ranking for our Patent Groups in Managing Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution 2020 (MIP). MIP annually

Partner Catherine Wolfe invited to discuss “COVID-19’s impact on the IP professions” in upcoming UCL IBIL webinar

Partner Catherine Wolfe, part of the firm’s Trade Marks and Domain Names practice group, has been invited to join a host of

Firm ranked highly in IAM Patent 1000, 2020 rankings.

We are delighted to announce the firm has been recognised as “Highly recommended” in the prosecution category for IAM Patent 1000, 2020

Reaffirmation of the Allowability of Technical Implementations of Business Methods at the EPO

On 3 April 2020, the Technical Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office issued a decision for Appeal T1749/14 against refusal

The EPO rules that plants and animals exclusively obtained by essentially biological processes are not patentable

The Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) of the EPO has confirmed in decision G3/19 that plants, plant material or animals exclusively obtained

Welcome back to the Partnership James!

James is a key member of the Biotechnology and Life Sciences team, based in Cambridge. James temporarily stepped back from full time

Firm announces new Partner, Marcus Sims

We are delighted to announce that Marcus Sims has joined our Partnership. Marcus joined the firm in 2012 in the Chemical and

Boult Wade Tennant’s Trademark Group is ranked tier 1 by MIP

We are pleased to announce that our Trade Mark Group has been ranked tier 1 for another year by Managing Intellectual Property

Further Blow for UPC

In a further blow for the Unified Patent Court(UPC), the German constitutional court has today announced that the German ratification of the

Changes to unregistered designs right after Brexit

Many designers rely on Unregistered Design Rights to protect their products in the UK and the EU. However, designers need to be

Firm comes to decision to cancel Voluntary vacation scheme

Our main concern is to keep everyone safe. In light of current expert guidance, we do not feel that it would be

Continued growth for UK filings at the EPO

The European Patent Office (EPO) has published its latest statistics for European patent applications in 2019. In addition to overall surges in

Reconsideration Of Claims Previously Held Invalid Barred

In the latest instalment of a prolonged and litigious saga between Eli Lilly and Genentech, the UK High Court has ruled that,

Boult Wade Tennant patent assistants pass IP Law Module

A huge congratulations from all of the firm, to David Smitten, Jay Janusz, Alexander Kimber, Chris Jones, Alex Stephenson and Olga Bohuszewicz

Insights: DABUS applications refused by the EPO

As was widely reported last year, a series of patent applications has been filed in the name of Dr Stephen Thaler, for

Draft of a new patent law in Germany

Although substantive law regarding the grant of patents is largely harmonized across Europe, post grant infringement and validity procedures differ from country

BREAKING: Sky v SkyKick ruling from CJEU

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has today issued its eagerly-awaited judgment in the SkyKick case no. C 371/18.

The UPC: 2020 and beyond

As 2019 drew to a close, a statement was issued by the Chairman of the UPC Preparatory Committee, Alexander Ramsay. As well

UPC update: “U” for uncertainty

Previously, the main obstacle to implementation of the Unified Patent Court and Unitary Patent system was the ratification of the UPC Agreement

Boult Wade Tennant is sponsoring LSPN Europe 2019

Boult Wade Tennant is proud to be sponsoring the LSPN (Life Sciences Patent Network) Europe 2019 conference, taking place in London on

Boult Wade Tennant welcomes new Managing Partner

Boult Wade Tennant LLP is delighted to announce that Dr Alex Frost will succeed John Wallace as the new managing partner, with

Boult Wade Tennant ranked band one by Chambers and Partners 2020.

Boult Wade Tennant have been ranked in band one by Chambers and Partners 2020, for a 13th consecutive year. In the ranking,

Boult Wade Tennant ranked top tier by Legal 500 2020.

Boult Wade Tennant are proud to announce we have been ranked top tier by Legal 500 2020, for both Trade Marks and

Partner Dr James Short appointed as the next AIPPI UK Treasurer

Boult Wade Tennant is proud to that announce Dr James Short has been elected, at the recent AIPPI UK AGM, to step

Boult Wade Tennant are the official sponsors of this year’s Women in AIPPI event

The 2019 AIPPI World Congress will this year be held in London, at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre and Central Hall Westminster,

Managing Intellectual Property

Boult Wade Tennant have once again been ranked top tier for Patent Prosecution by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) in the annual IP

Boult Wade Tennant Patents team ranked ‚Highly recommended‘ by IAM 1000.

The firm are proud to announce the highest-ranking given by IAM 1000, to our patents team. Managing Partner John Wallace said of

Boult Wade Tennant raise over £8.5K for staff-chosen charity Bowel Cancer UK

A very well done to all Boult Wade Tennant participants mentioned below who got involved with the Step up for 30 challenge

Boult Wade Tennant recognised by the Financial Times

We are very pleased to share that the firm has been recognised byt he Financial Times as one of Europes Leading Patent

Boult Wade Tennant are proud to be supporting charities: Bowel Cancer UK and Plastic Oceans UK

This year we are proud to be supporting Bowel Cancer UK and Plastic Oceans UK as our two staff chosen charities. We

Partner Emma Pitcher named in Top 250 Women in IP list

We are thrilled to share that Boult Wade Tennant Partner, Emma Pitcher, has been listed within the Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) STARS

We are very pleased to announce the promotion of Edward Morse to Partner, with effect from 1 May 2019.

Edward joined the company in 2009 and has extensive experience of patents, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters for a full range

Partner Emma Pitcher appointed Vice Chair

Trade Mark Partner Emma Pitcher was appointed Vice Chair of the International Trademark Treaties and Law Committee of the American Bar Association

Boult Wade Tennant awarded top tier status IP stars, MIP, UK 2019

We are very pleased to announce that our Trade Mark group have been ranked in the top tier of the 2019 Managing

Boult Wade Tennant opens in Berlin, Germany

Boult Wade Tennant is delighted to announce the opening of the Berlin office. The new office location will further strengthen the firm

Who’s Who Legal: Patents Guide, 2019 announce this year’s world leading patent professionals

In the latest trade mark news, Boult Wade Tennant is delighted to confirm that yet again a number of patent attorneys have

Celebrating 125 years of Boult Wade Tennant!

This year, 2019, we are delighted to be celebrating the 125th anniversary of Boult Wade Tennant as a leading IP patent firm.

Top tier award from WTR 1000 for ninth consecutive year

We are delighted to share that our trade mark practice has been recognised as top tier by World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000

Partners James Short & Rohan Setna discuss EPO oppositions and appeals in The Patent Law Litigation Review – Updated

Engineering and Designs practice group partner James Short, and Chemical and Materials practice group partner Rohan Setna have contributed to the recently

Boult Wade Tennant ranked top tier by Legal 500

Boult Wade Tennant is proud to announce the firm has been ranked in the top tier by Legal 500 UK, in both

Boult Wade Tennant ‘highly recommended’ by IAM 1000 The world’s leading patent professionals 2018

We are pleased to announce that Boult Wade Tennant has again been listed as ‘highly recommended’ in IAM Patent 1000’s ‘The world’s

Boult Wade Tennant reaches for the stars

For another consecutive year, our partners have been identified as IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property. The list contains individuals that the

Donna Trysburg published in May CITMA Review -Infringement arguments put to bed

[2018] EWHC 26 (IPEC), Birlea Furniture Ltd v (1) Platinum Enterprise (UK) Ltd and (2) Mr Mohammed Raheel Baig, IPEC, 11th January

New partner announcement – Matthew Ridley promoted to partner

Boult Wade Tennant is pleased to announce that Matthew Ridley is to become the latest partner at the firm with effect from

Boult Wade Tennant ranked top tier for Patent Prosecution by MIP IP stars

Following our recent announcement of the firm being ranked top tier by MIP IP Stars for Trade Mark Prosecution, MIP have now

Boult Wade Tennant ranked top tier for Trade Marks in MIP’s IP Stars, 2018

Boult Wade Tennant is delighted to announce our Trade Mark practice has once again been recognised by Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars

The Biotechnology and Life Sciences group discuss CRISPR with Biotech and Money

Patent Attorney Edward Ronan and Trainee Patent Attorney Nadia Tyler-Rubinstein cover the latest developments in the case against CRISPR with Biotech and

Boult Wade Tennant awarded top tier status by WTR 1000 2018

A great start to the new year for Boult Wade Tennant with our trade mark practice being recognised as a top tier

Patent Attorney featured in latest edition of the CIPA Journal

Boult Wade Tennant Patent Attorney in London Matthew Ridley has contributed to the latest edition of the CIPA Journal. His article entitled

Partners James Short and Rohan Setna discuss EPO oppositions and appeals in The Patent Law Litigation Review

Engineering and Designs practice group partner James Short, and Chemical and Materials practice group partner Rohan Setna have contributed to the recently

Partner Nina White and Attorney Edward Ronan talk to Biotech and Money

Head of our Biotechnology and Life Sciences Patent group Nina White, and Patent Attorney Edward Ronan were recently interviewed by Biotech and

Boult Wade Tennant tops 2018 Chambers and Partners ranking for another consecutive year

We are very pleased to announce the firm has been awarded Band One status by Chambers and Partners in the 2018 Intellectual

New Partner announcement – November 2017

We are delighted to announce the promotion of Susi Fish to Partner, effective as of 1 November 2017. Susi joined the firm

Boult Wade Tennant ranked Tier One by Legal 500 UK for 12th consecutive year

Boult Wade Tennant are proud to announce the firm has been ranked in the top tier by Legal 500 UK, in both

Partner Jennifer O’Farrell provides commentary on Actavis UK Ltd and others v Eli Lilly and Company decision

Biotechnology and Life Sciences practice group Partner Jennifer O’Farrell has recently provided commentary on landmark decision by the UK Supreme court on

Four Boult Wade Tennant fee-earners entered onto the list of professional representatives before the EPO

We are proud to announce that four Boult Wade Tennant fee earners have successfully passed their patent European Qualifying Exams and this

Boult Wade Tennant ranked as a Tier One firm by Managing Intellectual Property

Boult Wade Tennant has been ranked as a Tier One firm for Patent Filing & Prosecution by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP). The

Emily Scott features in CITMA Review

Boult Wade Tennant Trade Mark Assistant, Emily Scott, features in the latest edition of the CITMA review, discussing why a priority claim

Irish Exam success for Boult Wade Tennant Partner

Partner, Charlotte Duly, has successfully passed her Trade Mark exams with the Irish Patents Office. The aim of the exams is to

We Are listed in the Top 25 e-users representatives by EUIPO

The rankings for EUIPO’s top 25 e-users, from April – June 2017, has been released with Boult Wade Tennant listed as one

Boult Wade Tennant ‘highly recommended’ by IAM 1000

We are pleased to announce that Boult Wade Tennant has again been listed as ‘highly recommended’ in IAM Patent 1000’s ‘The world’s

Partner named in Top 250 Women in IP list

We are thrilled to announce that Boult Wade Tennant Partner, Catherine Wolfe, has been listed within the Managing Intellectual Property STARS Top

New partner promotion announced

Boult Wade Tennant is pleased to announce the continued growth of the firm with the promotion of Jennifer O’Farrell to Partner with

Boult Wade Tennant announces new Senior Partner

As of May 1 2017 Claire Baldock will step down from her role as Senior Partner after three highly successful years in

Boult Wade Tennant Partners to attend INTA 2017

Partners’ from Boult Wade Tennant’s award-winning Trade Mark and Domain Name Group will be attending the annual International Trademark Association’s (INTA) conference

WIPR announce Boult Wade Tennant partners amongst their leading individuals

We are thrilled to have once again been featured in the World IP Review’s annual Leaders Directory, with three Boult Wade Tennant

MIP ranks Boult Wade Tennant tier one for patent prosecution in IP Stars Guide 2017

We are thrilled to announce that Boult Wade Tennant have once again been ranked top tier for patent prosecution by Managing Intellectual

Boult Wade Tennant published in a Chambers and Partners 2017 Guide

Boult Wade Tennant’s award-winning Trade Mark and Domain Names Group have contributed to Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guide - Trade Marks 2017.

The Trade Mark team tops the MIP rankings for another year

Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) has published its guide to the world’s leading IP firms and practitioners. Boult Wade Tennant is delighted to

Leadership change at Boult Wade Tennant

Dr Nina White, Partner, succeeds Claire Baldock, Senior Partner, as Head of the award-winning Biotechnology and Life Sciences Group at Boult Wade

Boult Wade Tennant ranked top tier by The World Trademark Review 1000 2017

Excellent news for Bout Wade Tennant’s Trade Mark Group, as the release of the annual World Trademark Review (WTR 1000) results saw

Voluntary vacation scheme 2017

We are pleased to announce the application process for the voluntary vacation scheme is now open. Please click here for more information and

Resounding success at the EPO for Biotech team

Matthew Spencer and James Legg, representing Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation, successfully defended European Patent No. 2 364 368 at the European opposition hearing

Felicity Hide and Luke Portnow feature in ECTA magazine

Boult Wade Tennant Partner, Felicity Hide and Attorney, Luke Portnow feature in the latest edition of the European Communities Trade Mark Association

Boult Wade Tennant ranked top tier in Chambers and Partners 2017

We are thrilled to announce that Boult Wade Tennant has maintained tier one status in the Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark

Leading international IP firm, Boult Wade Tennant has today announced the promotion of three attorneys to its partnership

We are delighted to announce that we have today appointed three new Partners: Rachel Conroy, James Legg and Joanna Peak. Their promotion