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It’s a small world. But it’s getting increasingly complex and challenging. To navigate this dynamic global IP landscape successfully, you need a partner with agility, insight and clear commercial focus.

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Change of Munich office address

From Monday 02 June 2025 our Munich team should be contacted at Karlstraße 12, 80333 Munich, Germany. Our London and Southampton offices remain unchanged.

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UP & UPC
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UP & UPC

The Unified Patent Court entered into force on 01 June 2023. Together with the European patent with unitary effect (unitary patent or UP) the UPC represents the biggest change in the European patent landscape in more than 40 years. Keep up to date with our stats, trends, news updates, articles, webinars, and guides to the unitary patent and Unified Patent Court.

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We can help with all your IP needs – from patents, trade marks and designs to litigation, licensing and strategy. We offer a cost-effective, streamlined service to our clients, under one roof.

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They do not rest on their laurels, but are always looking at ways to improve the service they provide.
IP Stars (Managing IP)
All-star practitioners.
World Trademark Review 1000
One of the best and biggest firms in Europe.
Chambers
2019 UK Trademark Attorney Firm of the Year - Global IP Awards.
World Trademark Review & IAM Patent
If you have an IP matter in the UK and are looking for a firm that can deliver great results at a reasonable price, we strongly recommend D Young & Co.
IP Stars (Managing IP)
Clients looking for legal, technical and procedural excellence will find it in spades here.
IAM Patent 1000
Reliably outstanding performance.
World Trademark Review 1000
They are exceptionally effective and will surpass your expectations.
IP Stars (Managing IP)
A cut above the rest and do not disappoint.
World Trademark Review 1000
With offices in London, Southampton and Munich, D Young & Co has its finger very much on the pulse of mainstream European patent prosecution.
IAM Patent 1000
Unfailingly responsive, thorough, creative and prompt.
Legal 500
Hotshot trademark attorneys.
World Trademark Review 1000
Bold advocacy in support of our company's interests, with a finely honed sense of what is achievable in the real world.
World Trademark Review 1000
One of the very best in the market, employing some of the most impressive practitioners and involved in some of the most interesting work.
IP Stars (Managing IP)
Meet the team
From our IP Knowledge Bank

First UPC infringement decision for second medical use claims

22 May 2025
A recent first decision on infringement of a second medical use patent indicates how the Unified Patent Court (UPC) may…
Chris Weekes
Chris Weekes
Technical Assistant
First UPC infringement decision for second medical use claims

Differing decisions from the UPC and EPO: Sanofi v Amgen; EP 3666797B

23 May 2025
Following the Munich Central Division decision in the first-filed case of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) between Sanofi-Aventis v Amgen…
Rebecca Price
Rebecca Price
Senior Associate, Patent Attorney
Differing decisions from the UPC and EPO: Sanofi v Amgen; EP 3666797B

Chickens come home to roost: Morley’s (Fast Foods) Ltd v Nanthakumar & Ors

07 May 2025
A recent High Court decision concerning London chicken shops highlights the importance of robust and forward thinking settlement agreements.
Phil Leonard
Phil Leonard
Associate, Solicitor
Chickens come home to roost: Morley’s (Fast Foods) Ltd v Nanthakumar & Ors

Securing the future: cryptographic resilience to quantum threats

29 April 2025
Quantum computers have the potential to be faster and more efficient for certain applications which can effectively utilise their unique…
Eleanor Downing
Eleanor Downing
Technical Assistant
David Meldrum
David Meldrum
Partner, Patent Attorney
Securing the future: cryptographic resilience to quantum threats

SPCs post-Brexit: UK Court of Appeal sticks with the CJEU in Merck decision

13 March 2025
The UK Court of Appeal has recently handed down its decision in the much awaited Merck Serono v Comptroller-General of…
Oliver Cartwright
Oliver Cartwright
Associate, Patent Attorney
Garreth Duncan
Garreth Duncan
Partner, Patent Attorney
SPCs post-Brexit: UK Court of Appeal sticks with the CJEU in Merck decision
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Patent <br>Newsletter<br> No.106 Apr 24, 2025
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Dyoung webinar biotech11

European biotech patent case law

25 February 2025
European biotech patent case law
Dyoung webinar upc caselaw

UPC Case Law, Observations & Analysis

13 November 2024
UPC Case Law, Observations & Analysis
Dyoung webinar biotech7

European biotech patent case law

05 November 2024
European biotech patent case law
News
Dyoung news munich office 2025

Change of Munich office address

02 June 2025
From Monday 02 June 2025 our Munich team should be contacted at Karlstraße 12, 80333 Munich, Germany.
Change of Munich office address
News
Dyoung news iam patent 2025

IAM Patent 1000 Gold: "technically and legally adept attorneys also garner glowing reviews this year"

02 June 2025
We are delighted to announce that we have once again been ranked Gold for Patent Prosecution and Gold in the…
IAM Patent 1000 Gold: "technically and legally adept attorneys also garner glowing reviews this year"
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SPC Case Law & Strategic Insights
1pm (BST) 10 June 2025
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SPC Case Law & Strategic Insights
Website event boston usa

BIO International Convention 2025
16-19 June 2025
Boston, USA
BIO International Convention 2025
Dyoung event spacetech

Space & Communications Week 2025
17-18 June 2025
London, UK
Space & Communications Week 2025

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