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When “better” isn’t good enough under Art. 84 EPC
In the recent Decision T 2387/22, the Board’s key message was: if you define an invention by a "relative improvement" of a known technical effect, the improvement must be expressed in "objectively verifiable" terms. Vague language like "stronger"...
Does an ongoing phase 3 clinical trial and its published protocol suggest that the tested drug will be successful?
Summary A recent EPO Boards of Appeal decision, T 0136/24, has examined the issue of “reasonable expectation of success” when the prior art discloses a protocol to an ongoing phase 3 clinical trial. How much weight should be given to such ...
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...
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EIP shortlisted for The British Legal Awards 2025
We are proud to share that we've been shortlisted for The British Legal Awards 2025 in the newly introduced category: ‘IP Team of the Year’! A special shout-out to our fantastic Litigation team, whose exceptional work was instrumental in se...
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...
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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...