Europe

Alessandro Cossu of Bugnion SpA examines the Unified Patent Court’s ‘holistic approach’ to inventive step, arguing that it departs from EPO practice, risks hindsight, and may undermine predictability and harmonisation in European patent law

Vítor Palmela Fidalgo of Inventa reviews three years of Unified Patent Court jurisprudence, examining emerging approaches to claim interpretation, prosecution history, doctrine of equivalents, and prior use

The singer is among an increasing number of celebrities using trademark law to counter AI-generated impersonation. Ann Henry, Sarah McMullen, and Isabel Humburg of Bird & Bird (Ireland) examine evolving challenges for brand owners

Christos Xagoraris of Patrinos & Kilimiris analyses a Greek court ruling confirming that earlier local distinctive signs can prevail over later trademarks within their territory

Igor Charles of INLEX analyses a Paris court ruling that clarifies when alterations to genuine luxury goods constitute trademark infringement and misleading practices

Nils Byg Jørgensen of Inspicos says a recent EPO decision addresses the extent to which the description and drawings shall be consulted when interpreting claims under European Patent Convention provisions other than patentability