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Developments at the forefront of computing and physics are driving disruptive hi-tech innovation in fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, healthcare, virtual reality, and the Internet of Things. These developments promise to transform our daily lives so the manner in which they are commercialised is important.

Many of our patent attorneys have physics degrees at masters and postgraduate level. This means we have a strong intellectual foundation from which we can work with clients operating at the forefront of innovation in these high-tech areas. We have a proven track record of providing expert IP advice and performing high quality work in the fields of computing and physics.

Our experience, intellectual capability and IP expertise enables us to contribute significantly to the IP protection strategies of a wide range of clients. Our clients in this field range from start-ups looking to build a portfolio, to global corporations, all of whom value our judgement and skill. The large size of our team means we have direct expertise in a vast range of technologies and can work with you to provide strong IP protection.

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Special Report

Software Inventions: UKIPO and EPO approaches to patent eligibility

It is well-known that it can be challenging to obtain patent protection for inventions relating to software in Europe. Indeed, it is common for software developers to assume that European patent protection is not available for their innovations

In this report we take a close look at whether the European Patent Office (“EPO”) and the UK Intellectual Property Office (“UKIPO”) handle software inventions differently. We also reveal some strategic insights that we think will be of benefit to companies seeking patent protection for software inventions in the UK and Europe.

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UPC Weekly - UPC Munich Central Division sets out a marker on how the UPC should approach inventive step

UPC Weekly - UPC Munich Central Division sets out a marker on how the UPC should approach inventive step

by Thomas Wolter

2024 Week 29 This week saw the first UPC decision on the merits issued in the long-running patent battle between Amgen and Sanofi/Regeneron. The decision is succinct and well-reasoned, featuring a ...

UPC Weekly - UPC Local Divisions - the reluctant bifurcators

UPC Weekly - UPC Local Divisions - the reluctant bifurcators

by Matthew Naylor

2024 Week 28 This week we look at how the UPC is handling requests to split substantive consideration of patent validity from patent infringement.

UPC Weekly - UPC overturns EPO opposition division decision on the same prior art

UPC Weekly - UPC overturns EPO opposition division decision on the same prior art

by Matthew Naylor

2024 Week 27 In the race to be the first UPC division to produce a written decision on a main action for infringement and validity, last week the UPC Düsseldorf Local Division beat the UPC Paris ...

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FORWARD MAGAZINE

Mewburn Ellis Forward is a biannual publication that celebrates the best of innovation and exploration. Through its pages we hope to inform and entertain, but also to encourage discussion about the most compelling developments taking place in the scientific and entrepreneurial world. Along the way, we’ll engage with the IP challenges that international organisations face every day.