29th Feb 2024
We’re joined by our Cleantech & Energy team to talk all about innovations in wind energy. Wind technology is critical to the energy transition and achieving energy security. The team will assess the state of the industry and review what we can learn from published patent filings.
24th Nov 2023
The UK is a global leader in semiconductor chip design, packaging and intellectual property. This expertise positions the country in a critical role to play in shaping the future of semiconductor technology. The announcement of the National Semiconductor Strategy in May of this year came as a positive to see that the UK Government is committed to investing in the semiconductor industry.
23rd Aug 2023
The non-invasive glucose monitoring device market is anticipated to progress substantially over the coming years. Industry expansion is likely to be propelled by the ever increasing prevalence of diabetes in modern society. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), around 540 million adults (20-79 years) have diabetes, with almost half unaware that they have the condition. The IDF Diabetes Atlas projects the number of people living with diabetes will rise to 643 million by 2030 and to 783 million by 2045. Those who are diagnosed are required to frequently monitor their blood glucose levels to ensure they are at a safe level.
21st Dec 2021
The expected standard of behaviour of a Standard Essential Patent (SEP) holder and a potential licensee involved in a patent dispute, and considers the opposing arguments put forward by Optis and Unwired Planet (as patentee) and Apple (as defendant) seeking to determine the correct approach to negotiating a licence on Fair Reasonable and Non-Discriminatory (FRAND) terms.
29th Nov 2019
Registered Community designs (RCDs) and registered UK designs are used to protect the design of the shape and appearance of the whole or part of a new product. This article looks at a practical, real-life example of how a company has used registered designs to protect the design of a new product.