The IP Federation has today published its 2025 Review, showcasing a year in which it has actively shaped UK and international intellectual property policy, influenced landmark court decisions, and strengthened collaboration across industry and government.

Introducing the Review, IP Federation President Sarah Vaughan reflects on a year defined

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The IP Federation welcomes today’s judgment of the UK Supreme Court in Emotional Perception AI Ltd v Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (UKSC/2024/0131), as a positive step in clarifying UK’s law on patent eligibility.

The decision addresses the patentability of an artificial

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The IP Federation is looking forward to the UK Supreme Court’s judgment in Emotional Perception AI Ltd v Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (UKSC/2024/0131), which is due to be handed down on 11 February 2026.

The case addresses the patentability of an

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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have always been welcome in the IP Federation, but we recognise their requirements may be different from that of our corporate members. Thus, the IP Federation is pleased to welcome SMEs as SME Associates, strengthening the voice of innovative UK businesses within the Federation.

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The IP Federation has submitted observations at the European Patent Office as amicus curiae in respect of Enlarged Board of Appeal case G 1/25 (“Hydroponics”). This relates to the interlocutory decision of 29 July 2025 in case T 0697/22.  The following points of law

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