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Claim interpretation at the UPC and the EPO

For some time, claim interpretation appeared to diverge between the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and the European Patent Office (EPO). Both systems agree on one fundamental proposition: the wording of…

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The Unified Patent Court and Standard-Essential Patents: Pan-European Injunctions, the FRAND Defence and a New Strategic Balance

The entry into force of the Unitary Patent system and the growing influence of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) have profoundly reshaped the international technology litigation landscape. In highly standardised…

Trademark

Can a geographical name be registered as a trade mark?

Can the name of a country, lake, city or even a mountain be claimed as a trade mark, just like the name of a laundry detergent? At first glance, this…

Trademark

360° monitoring service: despite rising temperatures, keep a cool head and stay one step ahead by keeping an eye on your trademark!

In a world where commercial competition is reaching unprecedented levels, the growing number of trademark, company name and domain name registrations increases the risk of infringement, confusion and misappropriation of…

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Targeted Genome-Edited Plants: Europe’s New Bet for Plant Innovation

On 17 June 2026, after nearly two and a half years of debates, compromises and back-and-forth discussions between the European institutions, the European Parliament finally adopted the regulation on plants…

Designs

International Designs: A path strewn with pitfalls

Designs are a particularly effective tool for protecting the appearance of a product, or of part of a product: lines, contours, colors, shape, texture, materials and, since the recent European…

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The Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre of the Unified Patent Court

The Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre, an institution more commonly referred to by its English acronym PMAC, lies at the heart of the judicial architecture of the Unified Patent Court…

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The UPC, three years on…

Three years after it came into operation, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has established itself as an essential player in patent litigation in Europe. While it has not caused national…

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From Generics to Biosimilars

Innovative medicinal products (also referred to as originator or reference products), whether chemical or biological, generally represent major therapeutic advances for patients. However, the high price of these products –…

Patent

THE DIVISIONAL GAME: HOW FAR CAN A PATENT STRATEGY GO?

462 million euros. That is the amount of the fine imposed by the European Commission on the pharmaceutical group Teva in October 2024, the largest ever handed down in a…

Trademark

Trademarks: a war of dates at the crossroads of legacy, heritage and deception

As consumers, we have all encountered brands claiming long-standing heritage for their products, whether genuine or not, suggesting an enduring market presence, a well-established tradition, or recognised craftsmanship. Yet, economic…

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Patents and AI: when can an algorithm become patentable?

Artificial intelligence is everywhere. It analyses, predicts, optimises, recommends. But when a company develops a new AI algorithm, one question quickly arises: can it be protected by a patent? The…

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Claim interpretation at the UPC and the EPO

The Unified Patent Court and Standard-Essential Patents: Pan-European Injunctions, the FRAND Defence and a New Strategic Balance

Can a geographical name be registered as a trade mark?

360° monitoring service: despite rising temperatures, keep a cool head and stay one step ahead by keeping an eye on your trademark!

Targeted Genome-Edited Plants: Europe’s New Bet for Plant Innovation

International Designs: A path strewn with pitfalls

The Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre of the Unified Patent Court

The UPC, three years on…

From Generics to Biosimilars

THE DIVISIONAL GAME: HOW FAR CAN A PATENT STRATEGY GO?

Trademarks: a war of dates at the crossroads of legacy, heritage and deception

Patents and AI: when can an algorithm become patentable?