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Developments affecting users of the patent system, including case law developments and regulatory changes, as well as firm announcements.

Introducing Bitwise IP

20 May 2026

Introducing Bitwise IP, my specialist patent practice through which I provide strategic patent counsel to digital innovators.

Farewell Aerotel, It's Been Emotional

20 February 2026

The UK Supreme Court bids farewell to Aerotel in its recent judgment in Emotional Perception AI Limited v Comptroller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks given on 11 February 2026.

Fee Increases at the EPO

6 February 2026

The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced its routine fee increases that will take effect from 1 April 2026.

Significant Fee Increases at the UKIPO

28 November 2025

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has announced that it intends to increase its official fees by an average of 25% as from 1 April 2026 in order to counter the effects of inflation.