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New Green IP Report launched

To coincide with the launch of COP26 we have released a new report into Green IP. Our report ...

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MIP IP Stars - The Rising Stars in IP 2021

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Mewburn Ellis: top tier firm Legal 500 2022

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Taking charge - electric vehicle battery recycling

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How environmentally friendly are electric vehicles?

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Energy storage: batteries and beyond
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Energy storage: batteries and beyond

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New partner promotions
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New partner promotions

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MIP IP STARS: The Rising Stars in IP 2020

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Medicinal cannabis: recent changes and future innovations

Government policy on the prescription of cannabis-derived medicines has undergone some interesting ...

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