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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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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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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Appleyard Lees 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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Drawing on early decisions, Appleyard Lees 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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Appleyard lees 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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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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We are pleased to announce the promotion of Amritjot Jethwa to Partner.
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European Patent Office (EPO) communications - such as search reports and examination reports - often include a set of recurring “formality” objections. Here, we explain the three most common objections and why European patent attorneys typically recommend certain amendments.
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In this episode of the Greenshoots Podcast, Partner Adam Tindall and Associate Ali Dumigan explore how artificial intelligence is transforming aerospace innovation,
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Plant breeder’s rights (PBRs) have entered the litigation spotlight in the UK with the recent decision in the case between Nador Cott Protection SAS (NCP) and Asda Stores Limited & International Procurement and Logistics Limited (IPL).
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