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A Cloud of Uncertainty: Implications of G 1/23 for Software Companies
On 2 July 2025, the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office (EPO) issued its landmark decision in case G 1/23 (Solar Cell Sealing Materials and Solar Cell Module), a ruling that has sparked a wide range of interpretations, from “no...
Balancing Free Speech and Fair Competition: How Section 12(3) HRA Applies to Threats
Bargain Busting Ltd v Shenzhen SKE Technology Co Ltd & Ors [2025] EWHC 1239 (Ch) Summary This judgment concerns an application by the first Defendant for an interim injunction to restrain the Claimant from making threats of proceedings for trad...
Plausibility at the forefront of the UK High Court’s decision in finding AstraZeneca’s patent covering blockbuster diabetes drug invalid
Following hot behind the interim injunction decisions regarding the same subject matter between AstraZeneca and Glenmark (and covered previously in this newsflash here), on 28 April 2025, the High Court handed down its judgment on validity of the paten...
Company
Michael Nielsen joins us to strengthen our UPC practice
We are delighted to announce that Michael Nielsen will be joining our firm as Of Counsel on 5 August 2025. Michael brings over a decade of experience in European and UK patent law, with a particular focus on litigation before the Unified Patent Court a...
INTA 2026 Essentials: Where to stay, what to see and what to do
We’re thrilled that INTA 2026 is coming to London—the city where our firm was proudly founded and continues to thrive! The recent INTA conference in San Diego was fabulous. We believe INTA in London will be a very exciting experience, but...
EIP Announces Promotion of Ben Maling to Partner
We are delighted to announce the promotion of Ben Maling to Partner, effective from April 1, 2025. Ben's extensive experience in artificial intelligence aligns perfectly with EIP's commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements an...
Resources
What SMEs Should Know About The IP Audits Plus Scheme
Designed by the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO), the IP Audits Plus Scheme gives high-growth SMEs the opportunity to understand and assess their IP further. The scheme supports SME growth by offering financial support towards an IP audit. Th...
The Ultimate Patent Guide For SMEs: Prepare, Protect & Enforce
With SMEs accounting for the majority of businesses worldwide, it is no surprise that we are seeing more and more innovation coming from SME businesses. Effectively understanding how to take that innovation to market, and then to optimise profit genera...