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CopyrightSöğüt Atilla-Aydın
explored the dispute concerning alleged co-authorship of an academic paper in
Prof. Ardemis Boghossian v IOP Publishing Limited & Anorbefore the IPEC.
PatentsRose Hughes
analysed T 1719/21, in which the Board of Appeal confirmed that non-reproducible products may serve as the closest prior art.
Rose
discussed T 1601/22, focusing on sufficiency, inventive step, and the rationale behind low‑dose selections in a therapeutic invention.
Trade MarksMarcel Pemsel
reported on PMJC (C-168/24), in which the CJEU addressed when use of a designer’s surname may become deceptive and justify revocation.
Plant IPJocelyn Bosse
wrapped up 2025’s developments in plant IP law and shared what lies ahead in 2026.
Book ReviewsFormer GuestKat Anastasiia Kyrylenko
reviewed the third edition of
Certification and Collective Marks: Law and Practice, by Jeffrey Belson.
Jocelyn Bosse
introduced us to
Beer Law (Cambridge University Press, 2025), co-authored by Dan Jerker B. Svantesson, William Van Caenegem, Anthea Gerrard, Radim Polčák, Alain Strowel, and Andreas Wiebe.
UpdatesClaire Gregg
informed us about early 2026 IP developments, key events, EPO updates, new opportunities, and upcoming IP training courses.
