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We’ve been delighted that Claudia Bustamante and Emilia Davies passed the last ever EPO Pre-Examination. Thomas Davis, Lucy Cunningham, Jay J. and Mikey Kahan all recorded exam success in 2024. In addition, Mikey Kahan, Jay Janusz and Thomas Davis are now UK-qualified. A particular congratulations to Mikey, who passed all four EQE papers. #2024wrapped #seasonalcountdown

We’ve had 13 new joiners in 2024, including one new returner. We’re delighted to have seen our teams grow in trade marks, patents and across our business support functions. Boult takes pride in how our fee earners and business support professionals work together to provide unparalleled service to our clients. We employ a collaborative approach in all areas of our work, which emphasises a unified firm culture and team spirit that makes working at Boult an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. #2024wrapped #seasonalcountdown

In July we held our annual vacation scheme. The scheme was held over four days at our London office. Attendees received an introduction to IP from Boult attorneys; undertook workshops and scenarios focusing on the role of an IP attorney; received guidance on building a career in the industry; and networked with their peers and members of Boult’s team, from trainees to partners. We’re pleased to have received some great feedback from attendees this year, including: “I knew of Boult as a leading player in the IP field and gaining experience from some of the best attorneys in the business was brilliant.” #2024wrapped #seasonalcountdown

The Europe, Middle East and Africa edition of the Patent Prosecution Review is now live. James Short, Simon Binnie, Jason Pelly and Howard Sands of Boult outline how to overcome patentability challenges for computer-related inventions at the EPO, while Dr Justin Hill and Marie Jansson Heeks of Dentons delve into the office’s opposition procedure. Elsewhere, Tamar Morag-Sela and Michal Hackmey of Reinhold Cohn Group shed light on the nuances of protecting patent applications in Israel and Mürvet Çalık Canyurt, Burcu Levendoğlu and Merve Değirmencioğlu of Ankara Patent take a deep dive into Türkiye’s comprehensive prosecution regime. Access the Review here: https://lnkd.in/dpPqbdAp

The next installment of our #seasonalcountdown takes us to the London Youth Games. In June, five volunteers from Boult (Hayley Kenny, Jordan Waters, Karolina Andrzejczak, Taylor Samuel and Oliver Rutt) attended the #LondonYouthGames hub event at Gunnersbury Sports Hub. They helped with registration, the event schedule and score keeping, helping to make the event a great success. “It was a really rewarding experience. The kids were fantastic and the spirit of competition and sportsmanship was great to see.” Oliver Rutt, Partner and Volunteer “It was a great day out and I would definitely like to participate again. It was lovely to see so many pupils being able to enjoy their favourite sports. The event was well organised and the staff even educated us in the ins-and-outs of Tag Rugby!” Taylor Samuel, Corporate Services Officer and Volunteer

Congratulations to Antony Yerasimou who won one of The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys student prizes at the CITMA awards. The awards are presented annually to high-achieving students on the trade mark attorney qualification courses at Queen Mary University of London, Bournemouth University, Brunel University and Nottingham Law School. Anthony was the Hogarth Prize Winner on the Intellectual Property Litigation Certificate course at Nottingham Law School. “I am delighted to receive this award. I would like to thank the tutors at NTU, who are exceptional, as well as my fiancée and the wonderful team at Boult, who provided much needed support and encouragement during my studies. “I thoroughly enjoyed the course, and highly recommend it to all in the profession!” #trademarkattorney #citma #prizewinner

This year, we concluded our partnership with Shelter and selected Alzheimer's Society’s Society as our new #charitypartner for 2024-2025.  The charities are nominated by staff and decided on by a staff vote. During 2024 we have raised funds for these great causes through raffles, competitions and events. Boult colleagues have undertaken a number of team events this year in support of our charity partners including a Vitality run, Richmond Park Race, the London to Brighton bike race and many more. The staff donations raised were matched by the partnership. In addition, we’ve continued our relationship with the Soup Kitchen, sending two volunteers a month to their central London location,and through regular volunteering placements at “Launchpad” in Reading. We are also volunteering at the Holborn Community Association, participating in their #STEM and arts club for local disadvantaged children. #seasonalcountdown #2024wrapped

Our next #seasonalcountdown features the incredible women who joined the partnership this year. Naomi Stevens joined Boult in 2011, having previously worked at the Memorial Sloan-Ketting Cancer Center in New York and with the University of Cambridge, conducting research into cell behaviours relevant to morphogenesis and metastasis. Naomi’s practice spans a wide range of biotechnology disciplines. She has significant experience in the areas of disease biomarker signatures and personalised medicine, stem cell technologies and medical devices. Donna Trysburg joined Boult in 2013. Her broad practice encompasses brands in the media, automotive, telecommunications, technology, hospitality and financial services sectors. She is adept at dispute resolution and advisory work, including advising on contentious opposition proceedings, domain name dispute resolutions and on the preparation of settlement agreements. Gillian Farmer joined Boult as a Senior Associate, having previously worked in the trade mark litigation departments in South Africa. She has wide-ranging expertise in the management of international trade mark portfolios, particularly in the telecommunications sector. #2024wrapped #womeninip #partnershipannouncement

Computer implemented inventions are patentable at the #EPO, but can often face significant resistance, in particular in relation to #inventivestep and, with increasing frequency, sufficiency. Case law on the assessment of computer implemented inventions can give the impression that prosecution of these cases involves different considerations from other inventions. James Short, Howard Sands, Jason Pelly and Simon Binnie explain that the assessment of inventive step at the EPO for computer-implemented inventions can be more clearly understood as a normal application of the well-known problem-and-solution approach, and highlight areas to be considered to avoid insufficiency objections. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ekDhaRer This article was first published on IAM in November 2024; for further in-depth analysis, please visit https://lnkd.in/epsin5y7

Continuing on with our #seasonalcountdown, 2024 saw the launch of our new brand. Boult Wade Tennant became Boult: a simple, modern and unforgettable new identity that encapsulates the people-first approach we take to our work. Our people make this firm who it is. Without them, there is no Boult. We are a team of experts at the top of our game in the field of #patents, #trademarks and #designs. We undertake the highest level of work in the most complex fields. We have a long history of excellence, and our team is friendly, passionate about what we do and they care about delivering excellent client service. #2024wrapped #rebrand #brandlaunch #iplawfirm #europeanfirm