A cautionary tale for medical use claims in Europe & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…

UK ministers consider changing AI plans to protect creative industries

Exclusive: partial climbdown over use of work protected by copyright considered after intense lobbying by top artists.

Brahma Announces Acquisition of Metaphysic

The acquisition, implemented by way of merger, will accelerate the development of Brahma’s AI-powered products for enterprise, IP rights-holders, and content creators across industries.

A cautionary tale for medical use claims in Europe

A recent, first-instance decision from an Opposition Division (OD) suggests that the European Patent Office (EPO) could tighten their assessment of medical use claims under Article 123(2) EPC (the requirement that a patent or application does not extend beyond the content of the application as originally filed).

CJEU determines that EU courts (including the UPC) have global reach for patent infringement proceedings

On 25 February, 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered a significant ruling in the case of BSH Hausgeräte GmbH v. Electrolux AB – C-330/22. This decision addresses the jurisdictional boundaries for EU courts, seemingly allowing them to handle infringement actions relating to both EU and non-EU patent rights, which could streamline litigation processes and reduce legal uncertainties for companies operating across multiple jurisdictions.

Technology Intelligence Platform

EPO examine Europe’s role in driving key technological advancements and analyse patenting activity within the European Patent Convention (EPC) contracting states.