13th Nov 2023
On 10 October 2023 the Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) issued its decision on consolidated cases G1/22 and G2/22. The two cases raised several interesting points regarding entitlement to claim priority.
9th Nov 2023
A new joint study by the European Patent Office (EPO) and European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) shows that start-ups which file applications for registered Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) – including patents, trademarks, and designs – demonstrate a higher likelihood of securing funding from Venture Capital firms (VCs) and achieving favourable exit outcomes for their investors.
8th Nov 2023
The Earthshot Prize, initiated by Prince William and the Royal Foundation in October 2020, is a remarkable global endeavour dedicated to inspiring environmental innovation and solutions. Modelled after President John F. Kennedy’s “Moonshot” challenge, this prestigious award aims to tackle the most pressing issues facing our planet. Since its inception, it has been celebrating visionaries and their ground-breaking contributions to a more sustainable world. Let’s take a closer look at some of the Earthshot Prize winners for 2023 and the incredible work they are doing to combat climate change, protect biodiversity, and preserve our planet for future generations.
7th Nov 2023
With the energy industry refocusing toward greener, more sustainable methods of fuelling the nation, increased attention is being placed on reassessing existing assets in the context of a net-zero future. The extraction of oil and gas cannot be phased out overnight, and will continue to play a prominent role in the UK’s energy mix while work persists to replace its influence with cheaper, more efficient forms of energy production that are less environmentally invasive.
3rd Nov 2023
The introduction of the contraceptive pill in 1960 gave women economic freedom, sexual liberation and unprecedented autonomy over their bodies. However, over 60 years after this milestone, and given the adverse side effects of hormonal contraception, there is a considerable way to go to improve methods of contraception.
2nd Nov 2023
We are pleased to introduce the first edition of The Future of Transport newsletter.
2nd Nov 2023
It has been five months since the Unified Patent Court opened its doors. Although the number of substantive actions filed at the new court is not quite what some commentators initially expected, there have been a steady number of actions filed by parties from all over the world across a wide range of technologies.
31st Oct 2023
Listen to our latest episode which provides an overview of what the Patent Box is and its significance for businesses.