A standalone designation for Jersey under WIPO’s Madrid System
From 1 August 2026, Jersey becomes an independent Madrid System designation. Brand owners must separately designate Jersey for new filings, renewals and subsequent designations.
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From 1 August 2026, Jersey becomes an independent Madrid System designation. Brand owners must separately designate Jersey for new filings, renewals and subsequent designations.
From 9 July 2026, Algeria's accession to the Hague Apostille Convention will simplify document attestation for IP matters between member countries, replacing multi-stage legalisation with Apostille.
Swatch's US$170m claim against Samsung could reshape UK trade mark damages by recognising the commercial value of brand reputation, exclusivity and goodwill in the digital economy.
The EASYBREATH and Elvie decisions show how technical function can limit design protection and why evidence of aesthetic design choices remains crucial.
Boult once again ranked for both trade mark prosecution and patent prosecution (patent & trade mark attorney firms) by Managing IP IP Stars.
The NHS is introducing an injectable form of Keytruda (pembrolizumab), reducing administration time to under two minutes and helping improve patient experience.
T 1043/24 aligns with the anticipated outcome of G 1/25, confirming that description amendments are needed to address inconsistencies with amended claims while allowing unclaimed embodiments to remain
From 1 July 2026, Phase II of the EU Design Reform introduces dynamic and animated representations, more design views, amendment options, and significant procedural changes.
Boult is delighted to announce that our charity partner for 2026-2027 is Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity).
Boult trade mark partners Emma Pitcher and Dr Catherine Wolfe have been recognised in the WTR’s Global Leaders for Private Practice UK
As of 1 June 2026, the Republic of Moldova officially became the 40th member state of the European Patent Organisation.
In Wonderland v Cybex, the UPC Düsseldorf Local Division adopted The Hague's four-step approach to infringement by equivalence, marking a step towards greater UPC harmonisation.
Inside the Patagonia v. PATTIE GONIA trademark battle: How a high-profile federal lawsuit in California exposes the high-stakes clash between brand protection, identity and modern social media.
In partnership with The Sutton Trust, Boult delivered its latest Pathways programmes, giving students practical insight into IP careers, professional skills and university pathways.
The EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal will consider key questions in G 1/26 on claim interpretation, the role of the description and the assessment of added subject matter under Article 123(2) EPC.
Boult has again been ranked as Gold in the IAM’s Patent 1000 for patent prosecution in the UK and before the European Patent Office (EPO).
As the UK trade mark register turns 150, a public vote names the nation’s most iconic brands, underscoring the lasting importance of robust trade mark protection.
The UPC’s PMAC has launched its Case Management System, enabling rapid, confidential ADR for patent disputes with global reach and new strategic options for litigants.
Boult supports the London Youth Games through hands‑on volunteering and a commitment to social mobility, helping young Londoners access inclusive sport and the benefits it brings.
Boult’s UPC team, led by Matthew Spencer and James Legg, was recognised by a win in the Europe Impact Case of the Year and Rachel Conroy, the Head of our Trade Marks Team, was named UK Trademark Att
Boult has been included in Band 1 by Chambers and Partners UK for both Patents and Trade Marks in its 2026 ranking.
We are pleased to announce that Boult has been ranked as a Recommend Patent Firm by JUVE Patent in its Patent Filing
We are pleased to announce that Matt Ridley, Partner, has been appointed President of the British Group of UNION-IP. UNION-IP is an
We are thrilled that Boult has been featured as a highly recommended firm in the World IP Review – UK Trade Mark Rankings
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Boult has been included in Band 1 by Chambers and Partners UK for both Patents and Trade Marks in its 2026 ranking.
We are pleased to announce that Boult has been ranked as a Recommend Patent Firm by JUVE Patent in its Patent Filing
We are pleased to announce that Matt Ridley, Partner, has been appointed President of the British Group of UNION-IP. UNION-IP is an
We are thrilled that Boult has been featured as a highly recommended firm in the World IP Review – UK Trade Mark Rankings