A break down of how the EPO assesses unity, what “special technical features” really mean, and how smart claim drafting can reduce costs and avoid unnecessary divisionals.
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Two concepts that often overlap in a European patent application are unity of invention and the number of independent claims. In this article, Thomas Measures explains the difference and why they are important.
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Patent systems around the world differ in how many independent claims they allow within the same claim category (e.g., product, process, apparatus, use). In this article, we break down the European approach.
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Brooklyn Beckham is the eldest child of ex-Spice Girl and fashion designer Victoria Beckham and former professional footballer turned media personality, David Beckham. On 20 January 2026, Brooklyn denounced his claim to the Beckham dynasty, releasing a six-part Instagram story that sent shockwaves across social media.
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This article provides an overview of how AI and software can be patented in key jurisdictions and commercial markets. This will help you and your trusted patent attorney to develop an optimal patent filing strategy for your AI innovations.
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As technological developments, as well as macro-political and economic trends, continue to shape research, product development and commercial strategy, many organisations are rethinking how they protect the information that makes innovations valuable.
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Matthew Webster explains how UK courts handle common‑law acquiescence in trade‑mark disputes, how it differs from statutory rules, and how the Marussia EU‑law principle affects UK cases post‑Brexit.
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The law around interim licences in SEP/(F)RAND disputes has garnered a lot of coverage lately and, in an interesting development, the UK court has for the first time set the terms of an interim licence with the consent of the net licensor.
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From 1 April 2026, official patent office fees at the UK IPO are set to rise, coinciding with the rollout of the IPO’s new digital patent filing and management platform.
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The arrival of the new US Patent and Trademark office (USPTO) Director, John A. Squires towards the end of 2025 has led to a flurry of activity from the USPTO in relation to patent eligibility.
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The road to getting a patent can be quite long and winding. This can be advantageous for some patent applicants, particularly start-ups and spin-outs, because it spreads out the costs for patent prosecution over a number of years. However, there are times when it may be desirable to speed-up the patent prosecution process. In this article, we explain a popular way to speed-up the process to getting a patent: the aptly named Patent Prosecution Highway.
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