Proposed reforms to regulatory exclusivities from the European Parliament and Council
In April 2023, the European Commission adopted a comprehensive package of proposed reforms to the legislation governing the authorisation of medicines in the EU.
IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals 2025
We’re proud to share that Potter Clarkson has once again been ranked among the world’s leading patent firms in the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2025.
New Swedish Patent Act
On 1 January 2025, a new and modernised Swedish Patent Act entered into force, replacing the Patent Act from 1967.
Formula 1's next engine formula: power, politics, and patents
Formula 1 is on the cusp of a significant transformation, with the sport considering drastic changes for its next set of engine regulations. Ethan Silverstone, patent attorney and former F1 engineer, considers the strategic IP decisions going on behind the scenes.
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New UPC CMS launched
The revamped UPC Case Management System (‘CMS’) is now live. The objective of the new CMS is to simplify access for users. This will be a welcome update for IP practitioners who have in the past experienced various issues when using the old CMS.
UK SPC law changes from 1 January 2025: what you need to know
The implementation of the Windsor Framework on 1 January 2025 marked a significant turning point in the UK’s regulatory landscape for human medicines. Among the most consequential changes are those affecting the legal basis and procedural requirements for Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) and paediatric extensions.
G 1/23: Enlarged Board of Appeal redefines prior art in Europe
The Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office has issued a landmark decision significantly altering the interpretation of what constitutes prior art.
The Cali Fund and DSI: What life sciences and biotech companies need to know now
The launch of the Cali Fund at COP16 marked a new international framework for sharing benefits from Digital Sequence Information (DSI). But while the broad architecture of the Fund has been agreed much remains uncertain for businesses, especially SMEs navigating this evolving landscape.
Temporal scope of jurisdiction clarified by UPC Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal (CoA) confirms the UPC’s jurisdiction over infringements committed before 1 June 2023 and during an opt-out period where the European patent is subsequently opted back into the jurisdiction of the UPC.
€90 million in counterfeit food and drink seized: a wake-up call for IP and public health in the EU
A new report from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), released in June 2025, has laid bare the growing scale and sophistication of food and drink counterfeiting across Europe. The coordinated effort, carried out by Europol and Interpol, resulted in the seizure of over €90 million worth of counterfeit food and beverages in 2024. This included 22,000 tonnes of fake food and more than 850,000 litres of alcoholic drinks.
Potter Clarkson supports launch of groundbreaking Carbon-Loop Biomanufacturing Hub
Potter Clarkson is proud to support the launch of the £14 million Carbon-Loop Sustainable Biomanufacturing Hub (C-Loop), a major new UK initiative designed to transform industrial waste into valuable, sustainable products using engineered biology.
G 1/24: EPO’s decision on claim interpretation
In G 1/24, the EPO’s Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) has confirmed that the description and drawings must always be consulted when interpreting the claims to assess the patentability of an invention, not only where ambiguity arises.
Royal Unibrew case highlights growing legal pressure on sustainability claims
As global regulatory scrutiny around sustainability claims intensifies, greenwashing remains a pressing legal and reputational risk for companies, not to mention a growing focus for law firms. Recent reports reveal that Danish law firms are experiencing a surge in client demand for legal advice on green marketing, ESG documentation, and sustainability strategies.
Financial Times Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms 2025
Potter Clarkson has been recognised in the Financial Times’ 2025 ranking of Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms, based on recommendations from more than 3,300 clients and peers.
Formula 1's next engine formula: power, politics, and patents
Formula 1 is on the cusp of a significant transformation, with the sport considering drastic changes for its next set of engine regulations. Ethan Silverstone, patent attorney and former F1 engineer, considers the strategic IP decisions going on behind the scenes.