Emerging & Hi-Tech

Inventions

Developments at the forefront of computing and physics are driving disruptive hi-tech innovation in fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, healthcare, virtual reality, and the Internet of Things. These developments promise to transform our daily lives so the manner in which they are commercialised is important.

Many of our patent attorneys have physics degrees at masters and postgraduate level. This means we have a strong intellectual foundation from which we can work with clients operating at the forefront of innovation in these high-tech areas. We have a proven track record of providing expert IP advice and performing high quality work in the fields of computing and physics.

Our experience, intellectual capability and IP expertise enables us to contribute significantly to the IP protection strategies of a wide range of clients. Our clients in this field range from start-ups looking to build a portfolio, to global corporations, all of whom value our judgement and skill. The large size of our team means we have direct expertise in a vast range of technologies and can work with you to provide strong IP protection.

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Special Report

Software Inventions: UKIPO and EPO approaches to patent eligibility

It is well-known that it can be challenging to obtain patent protection for inventions relating to software in Europe. Indeed, it is common for software developers to assume that European patent protection is not available for their innovations

In this report we take a close look at whether the European Patent Office (“EPO”) and the UK Intellectual Property Office (“UKIPO”) handle software inventions differently. We also reveal some strategic insights that we think will be of benefit to companies seeking patent protection for software inventions in the UK and Europe.

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UPC Weekly - Language of proceedings at the UPC

UPC Weekly - Language of proceedings at the UPC

2024 Week 16 This week we focus on the language of proceedings at the UPC, considering when the defendant can successfully request a change of the language of proceedings, and an overview of the ...

UPC Weekly - Time-dependent transparency of UPC proceedings?

UPC Weekly - Time-dependent transparency of UPC proceedings?

2024 Week 15 The week saw the Court of Appeal issue its decision on public access to court file documents in the Ocado v. Autostore case. We set out the background to the issues in a previous blog. A ...

UPC Weekly - Mind your costs

UPC Weekly - Mind your costs

2024 Week 14 The UPC Court of Appeal issued a collection of five appeal decisions on 3 April 2024 in the ongoing litigation between NJOY and Juul relating to vaping products. The substance of the ...

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FORWARD MAGAZINE

Mewburn Ellis Forward is a biannual publication that celebrates the best of innovation and exploration. Through its pages we hope to inform and entertain, but also to encourage discussion about the most compelling developments taking place in the scientific and entrepreneurial world. Along the way, we’ll engage with the IP challenges that international organisations face every day.