EPO Patent Index 2024 We highlight the key findings from the EPO's Patent Index 2024 report. We highlight the key findings from the EPO's Patent Index 2024 report. Read more
Changes to European designs The new European Design Regulation came into effect on 1 May 2025, bringing with it some significant changes to... The new European Design Regulation came into effect on 1 May 2025, bringing with it some significant changes to... Read more
Updates to Japanese examination practice This month an update to Japanese patent practice took effect. This month an update to Japanese patent practice took effect. Read more
AI-assisted drug discovery patents – current environment What challenges are pharmaceutical companies facing when attempting to patent AI-assisted drugs? What challenges are pharmaceutical companies facing when attempting to patent AI-assisted drugs? Read more
Patent oppositions at the European Patent Office What is the current environment relating to patent oppositions at the EPO? What is the current environment relating to patent oppositions at the EPO? Read more
Changes to European designs fees What are the fee changes relating to European registered designs due to come into effect on 1 May 2025? What are the fee changes relating to European registered designs due to come into effect on 1 May 2025? Read more
A goal-den opportunity: Cole Palmer files UK trade mark application for shivering... Cole Palmer has filed a UK trade mark application for his shivering celebration, marking an increasing development in the... Cole Palmer has filed a UK trade mark application for his shivering celebration, marking an increasing development in the... Read more
EPO study highlights that owning IP rights puts European firms ahead The EPO and the EUIPO have released a new study investigating how European companies utilise intellectual property rights. We... The EPO and the EUIPO have released a new study investigating how European companies utilise intellectual property rights. We... Read more
Thatchers v Aldi – Court of Appeal decision In a recent Court of Appeal decision it has been found that Aldi have infringed Thatcher's cloudy lemon cider... In a recent Court of Appeal decision it has been found that Aldi have infringed Thatcher's cloudy lemon cider... Read more
