Par for the course: Intellectual Property in golf
This article investigates current patent filing data amongst major brands, and broader industry activity within the sport of golf.
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EU Parliament approves New Genomic Techniques (NGT) Regulation
On Wednesday 18 June 2026, after years of discussion, the EU Parliament approved the New Genomic Techniques (NGT) Regulation, following the text provisionally agreed in December 2025.
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Quick Play Sport on target in Kickster case defending against patent revocation action on appeal to the High Court
Few patent revocation actions go this far - fewer still end this decisively. This landmark win highlights the growing strategic role of national revocation proceedings.
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From G1/24 to G1/26: The Unfinished Story of Claim Interpretation at the EPO
In G1/24 the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the EPO clarified that claims must be interpreted in light of the description when assessing patentability. However, it left open how this principle applies to added matter.
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Designs in Motion: The UK IPO’s Latest Guidance
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has issued new guidance on protecting digital designs - our experts break down everything you need to know about it.
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Abbott v Sinocare and Menarini: Continued success for Abbott at the UPC
This article highlights the growing strength of unified European patent enforcement, the decisive impact of early legal action, and why innovative medical technology companies must be ready to act quickly when threatened by competitors.
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The legal foundations of long-arm jurisdiction
Arnie Francis explores how recent CJEU case law has reshaped cross‑border patent enforcement. This is the first article in a three‑part series that explore long‑arm jurisdiction before the UPC.
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How the UPC is applying long arm jurisdiction in practice
Drawing on early decisions, Arnie Francis analyses how the UPC is applying long‑arm jurisdiction in practice. This is the second article in a three‑part series that explore long‑arm jurisdiction before the UPC.
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Strategic implications for patentees and defendants of the UPC’s long arm jurisdiction
Arnie Francis analyses how the UPC’s arguably enthusiastic embrace of long-arm jurisdiction creates powerful opportunities for patentees and corresponding risks for defendants. This is the third article in a three‑part series that explore long‑arm jurisdiction before the UPC.
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Dairy UK v Oatly – Oatly gets the T-shirt but not the main prize
The UK Supreme Court’s decision in Dairy UK v Oatly marks a significant moment for plant‑based brands navigating regulated markets, underlining the growing tension between innovative branding and strict sector‑specific regulation.
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Amritjot Jethwa promoted to Partner
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Amritjot Jethwa to Partner.
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