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Saudi Arabia’s Madrid Protocol accession marks key milestone for brand owners

The continued expansion of the Madrid System across the Middle East has reached an important milestone with Saudi Arabia’s accession…

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How the Unified Patent Court is shaping a new era of evidence preservation

As Europe settles into the new era of the Unified Patent Court (UPC), one thing is becoming strikingly clear: businesses…

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Navigating the 2026 EU Design Law Reform: Key changes and practical takeaways

The EU Design Reform is moving into its next crucial stage. Following Phase I – which introduced centralised filing, the…

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Diverging case law on liability for damages after patent expiry: On the scope of subsequent sales in light of the “upholstery reworking machine”

This article explores how far patent damages can extend beyond expiry, where post‑expiry sales are linked to earlier infringement. Recent…

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G 1/25 – Oral Proceedings concluded – 8 May 2026

Oral proceedings in referral G 1/25 before the Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBoA) have now concluded. The referral, arising from T 697/22,…

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G 1/25: Are description amendments here to stay in Europe?

As we approach the Oral Proceedings for the much-anticipated G 1/25 referral, we consider the preliminary, non‑binding opinion of the Enlarged…

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Protective letters before the UPC: Practical defence, proven impact

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) has introduced new dynamics to European patent litigation. For businesses operating in Europe, the risk…

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Requests to Produce Evidence before the UPC – Insights from Establishment Labs v GC Aesthetics

In its procedural order of 14 April 2026, the Brussels Local Division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) provided important…

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The long arm of the Unified Patent Court: Expanding jurisdiction and strategic implications

The UPC’s jurisdictional powers may sound like an abstract legal construct, yet recent case law shows that they have very…

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UK IPO fee increases from April 2026

From 1 April 2026, the UK IPO plans to increase its fees for patents, trade marks and designs, including renewal…

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UKSC uninstalls Aerotel and upgrades to G 1/19: do compatibility issues await?

The UK Supreme Court’s decision of 11 February 2026 on Emotional Perception AI Limited (Appellant) v Comptroller General of Patents,…

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All change in the UK: Aerotel is dead, long live G 1/19

Today the UK Supreme Court issued its judgment on Emotional Perception AI Limited (Appellant) v Comptroller General of Patents, Designs…

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