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See all news05.06.2026
As of 1 June 2026, the Republic of Moldova became the 40th contracting state of the European Patent Organisation (EPO) following its accession to the European Patent Convention (EPC).
Full story17.02.2026
The Supreme Court's Landmark Decision in Emotional Perception AI v Comptroller General
On 11 February 2026, the UK Supreme Court handed down its judgment in Emotional Perception AI Ltd v Comptroller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks [2026] UKSC 3. It is the most significant UK patent decision in years, and for businesses developing AI and software technology, the message is clear: the UK just became a substantially more welcoming jurisdiction for patent protection.
Full story20.01.2026
A recent decision of the EU General Court (Case T‑651/24), included some interesting findings on the relevance of word and figurative elements when comparing complex trade marks, i.e. marks that include both.
Full story09.01.2026
The EPO has announced an increase in their official fees, which will be effective from 1 April 2026. Most fees will increase by roughly 5%, including the search, examination, designation and grant fees. Filling fees (including the excess pages and additional fee for multi-generation divisionals), opposition, and appeal fees have not changed.
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