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EPO v UPC: How the EPO’s and UPC’s approaches to validity give us food for thought when drafting and prosecuting patent applications destined for Europe (Part 1)

The Unified Patents Court (UPC) opened its doors on 1 June 2023 and is already having a significant impact on EPO practice. Less than a year after opening, the UPC …

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Patenting Space Technologies: Why Protection on Earth Still Matters

The emergence and continued progress of commercial launch services has transformed space into a compelling frontier for innovation. Yet, patent infringement occurring in orbit is not a run-of-the-mill IP enforcement …

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When AI Designs the Ingredient: Who Controls the Data, the Model and the Discovery?

AI-enabled discovery has drawn significant attention in pharmaceutical R&D, but its impact is extending into other industries, across ingredients, food, flavour, fragrance and industrial biotechnology. As AI models advance, the …

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Beyond the Patent: Rethinking Innovation Protection in the Medtech Sector

For many medical technology companies, a patent is the natural starting point when considering intellectual property protection for a new product. The technology is new, the invention is technical and …

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Can foreign manufacturers escape the long arm of the UPC’s jurisdiction?

In the three years since it became operational, the UPC has established itself as a leading forum for pan-European patent litigation, with a number of decisions raising important questions regarding …

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UPC CoA confirms jurisdiction over pending European patent application

Now patent holders may be locked into the UPC system even prior to grant.   The UPC has jurisdiction over European patents that have not been opted out. But what about …

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Materials at the Final Frontier: How Engineering Innovations Are Powering the Future of Space

The Hidden Drivers of the Space Economy Space may be the ultimate testing ground for technology, but its success depends on what we build with, not just what we build. …

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Feeding Space Travel: The Chemistry of Living in Space

Space travel is a complex undertaking. Fundamentally, all life on Earth has evolved around the specific conditions of our planet. Naturally, taking life beyond our pale blue dot presents a …

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Sustainable Technologies in Space: Protecting Innovation for a Greener Frontier

The modern space race is not just about reaching farther. Although it’s exciting to think that one day we might have holidays on other planets, space travel and exploration in …

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