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Food for thought: Protecting food & drink with intellectual property

Following the recent Court of Appeal decision finding in favour of Thatchers Cider that Aldi had infringed their Trade Mark, I wanted

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Regulatory innovation

The food and beverage industry has always been highly competitive, with companies constantly striving to create products that stand out on the

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Dr Michelle Pratt in conversation with Dr Nina White

Dr Nina White, Partner, European Patent Attorney, Registered UPC Representative in the biotechnology and life sciences field at Boult in conversation with

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Dr Michelle Pratt in conversation with series... An introduction

A brief introduction to our “Dr Michelle Pratt in conversation with series”.  In this series of articles, I’m proud to introduce you

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News

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Boult recognised in The Legal 500 UK Green Guide 2025 edition

We are delighted to announce that Boult has been recognised in The Legal 500 UK Green Guide 2025 edition. The guide recognises

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Sarah Le Mesurier co-authors the Channel Islands, Falkland Islands and the Isle of Man chapters for MIP

Sarah Le Mesurier has taken on responsibility for updating the chapters on the Channel Islands, Falkland Islands and the Isle of Man

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Partnership announcement – Donna Trysburg and Gillian Farmer

We are pleased to announce that Donna Trysburg and Gillian Farmer have joined the partnership of Boult, effective 1 November 2024. Donna

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Boult recognised in Band 1 by Chambers and Partners

We can announce that Boult has been recognised in Band 1 by Chambers and Partners for both patents and trade marks for

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Blogs

Laura Kusserow 17 September, 2024
AI generated works

AI 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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Salisha Baptiste 20 August, 2024
Online brand protection for consumer goods

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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Timothy Greenwood 09 July, 2024
gTLD: New Domain Names

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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Howard Sands 08 March, 2024
How to register AI patents in Asia-Pacific and Europe: the dos and don’ts

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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