G1/24 Decision of the Enlarged Board of Appeal
The Enlarged Board of Appeal issued their decision in the case of G1/24 on 18 June 2025. Our experts discuss the relevance for IP professionals.
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Targeting the undruggable proteome with molecular glues
Recent patent and clinical trial activity highlights a rising global interest in molecular glue research to improve patient outcomes for cancer, neurodegenerative, and autoimmune disease treatments.
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Thom Browne v adidas – are position marks valid?
In a decision with wide-ranging implications for position marks, the High Court dismissed adidas’ claims that Thom Browne’s ‘four-stripe’ motif infringes its iconic three-stripe logo. Here's everything you need to know about the case, and its implications.
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The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report – Hydrogen
Welcome to the Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report podcast series, where we dive into the topics covered in our latest report. In each episode, you'll hear directly from the authors as they share their insights and expertise. In this episode, European Patent Attorney, Emily Bevan-Smith, and Trainee Patent Attorney, Holly Redman, discuss their article on hydrogen—a key player in the transition to greener energy on a global scale.
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Exploring the role of intellectual property in brand collaborations
From trade marks that protect your brand to copyrights that safeguard creative work, in this article, IP Adminstrator, Ibomobo Igbosi, explores the role of IP in brand collaborations.
Read more The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – Wires & code: the IP journeys of two trainee patent attorneys
Join Trainee Patent Attorneys, William Emond, and Georgios Theocaridis, as they discuss their unique journeys into intellectual property, transitioning from engineering and physics backgrounds. They share insights into their work supporting innovation, the unique opportunities in patent law, and advice for those interested in pursuing a career in IP.
Read more The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – from engineering to IP: navigating the path to a career in intellectual property law
In this episode, Trainee Trade Mark Attorney Amardeep Brar is joined by Patent Attorney Alia Tayer who takes a deeper dive into the Amardeep's decision to transition from an engineering career to a role in intellectual property law.
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G1/24 referral to the Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBOA) – will the EBOA resolve the burning issue of claim interpretation?
Senior Associate, Edward Rainsford, discusses a referral brought to the Enlarged Board of Appeal. The Enlarged Board of Appeal has been presented with several questions about the extent to which the description and figures should be consulted when interpreting the claims of a patent application. The upcoming decision could clarify claim interpretation in future cases.
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The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – commercialising innovation: five golden rules for licensors and licensees when licensing IP
In this episode, Amritjot Jethwa, Head of Commercial IP Contracts, is joined by Chris Hoole, Partner, in providing a quick-fire summary of 5 important factors to consider as a Licensor and as a Licensee when licensing technology, creating the building blocks for the successful commercialisation of IP.
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Directors and IP – getting up close and personal – part 2
The UK Supreme Court has provided guidance on the circumstances upon which directors may be personally liable as an accessory to a tort (trade mark infringement is a tortious act) committed by their company.
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T 1762/21 – Added matter and intermediate generalisations: when are features “inextricably linked”?
Sarah Gibbs discusses a recent decision from the European Patent Office on how intermediate generalisations should be assessed for added matter.
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