Making the most of AFA submissions via the EUIPO’s new IPEP system

Counterfeit goods are on the rise across Europe, and the most effective way to stop them is before they reach the market, at the border. Explore how the new IPEP system can be of real value to those looking to strengthen their brand protection strategy.

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The opposition blueprint: oppositions as a commercial tool

In this three-part series, we will explore EPO oppositions and their role as a powerful commercial tool. In this first part, we look at the breadth of commercial outcomes that oppositions can be used to drive.

Brita v. AquaShield: All you need to know from the 80-page decision in 2 minutes

A recent UPC case, Brita v. AquaShield (UPC_CFI_248/2024), held at the Munich Local Division, has sparked interest for its approach to claim interpretation, exhaustion of rights, and perhaps most notably — indirect infringement with contextual calculation of remedies. This decision highlights the UPC’s pragmatic approach rooted in commercial awareness, which undoubtedly helps support its continued popularity.

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 – winners from a patent perspective

Congratulations to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi who were jointly awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for the development of metal–organic frameworks". In this article, we take a quick look at: - what metal–organic frameworks are, - how metal–organic frameworks might be used to tackle some of the most pressing environmental issues being faced today; and - trends in patent filings for metal–organic frameworks.

Celebrating diversity: IP Inclusive

Fiercely committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, we were one of the first signatories of the IP Inclusive Charter, making a public commitment to supporting and promoting DEI in the IP professions. Additionally, we were founding members of IP Out, our LGBT+ chapter, and we regularly host events for Senior Women in IP and on neurodiversity, sustainability, and more.

Technology for Good

We care about the wider innovation and technology community, which is why we donate 1% of all annual profits to the Kilburn & Strode Innovation for All Foundation – thereby giving everyone the chance to both innovate and prosper. Our company’s existence is not isolated. It’s part of a wider system of people, values, other organisations and nature.

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