Christoph Moeller - Mar 28, 2024
Design rights can build IP protection, EU Lego ruling shows
Featuring in Law360, Christoph Moeller explores the recent EU Lego ruling and how it serves as a significant reference point for understanding the interplay between technical functionality and design protection within the EU's legal framework for community designs.
From grass to graphene: could methane answer the call for rising nanomaterial demand?
Methane, the principal component in natural gas, accounts for..
Can AI help to improve the biopsy process for patients?
In medicine, a biopsy is a procedure that involves taking a small..
Challenging patents and other clearance actions in Europe
Whether it is to remove a current infringement threat, clear the way..
Robotics in surgery
For many, the word ‘surgery’ suggests images of surgeons operating..
Inside Silicon Quantum Computing: an interview with Komal Pahwa
Senior IP counsel Komal Pahwa reveals how Australia's star quantum..
Laparoscopic AI
AI in the OR
Copying music, making bad art and training the next..
Graphene Medtech: The Next Frontier
It has been 20 years since Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov first..
The major players in the SEP landscape in Europe
Next in our series of blogs, we have investigated the major players..
Advances in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scans
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a non-invasive technique for..
Hydrogels in sustainable agriculture
As we move into 2024, the agricultural sector is being driven by the..
Plant based leather - the eco-friendly alternative hitting the catwalks
Vegan leather isn’t only an ecofriendly alternative, which isn’t made..
Gouda vibes only – AI cooks up vegan meat and cheese alternatives
The Kraft Heinz Company has recently introduced three new vegan..
AI bias in healthcare
AI tools are increasingly being used in healthcare settings, with..
Gigafactories & IP: Protecting the processes that power the future
As the use of electric vehicles (EVs) becomes increasingly prevalent,..
Nuclear Fusion: A Case Study in the need for a cohesive IP Strategy at the forefront of science
Following on the continued success in inertial confinement research..
UK Battery Strategy Commentary
Ahead of the Global Investment Summit hosted recently in November..
The Royal Institution's new mission
With 1.4 million subscribers on YouTube, the organisation is finding..
Gazing into the future of augmented reality glasses
Augmented reality (AR) sits between virtual reality (VR) and the real..
How does declaring a patent or application as “essential to a standard” affect the pre-grant experience of an application? – Part 3
This article continues our series of blogs investigating whether or..
Sailing cargo
You might question why an IP firm concerned with innovation is..
Layering up: how graphene is disrupting the sportswear industry
Earlier this year, Novak Djokovic broke the men’s tennis record for..
Ballast-free ships
While this blog is about ballast-free ships, it is important to..
What is Graphene?
For an undergraduate scientist, the answer to the question “What is..
Invention Capture: 5 Steps to Success - Transforming Technology to Patent Protection
Invention capturing, also referred to as invention harvesting or..
Emotional Perception AI v UKIPO: Is this the dawning of a new era for AI-related inventions at the UKIPO?
On 21 November 2023, Mann J handed down his judgment on Emotional..
Tidal energy
Most people are aware that the moon (and to a lesser extent the sun),..
Latest Medtech developments in the race to help diabetes sufferers
November is National Diabetes Awareness month and, in this blog, we..
Salinity gradient power
In this series on capturing energy from the ocean we’ve recently..
Validating European patents outside Europe - the Validation State system
We are pleased to launch our latest report Validating European..
Is Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion a sustainable way forward?
We’ve previously discussed how energy can be captured directly from..
Total artificial hearts: creating the perfect pump
Cardiovascular disease is estimated to account for 45% of deaths in..
Major developments in the UK offshore wind farm industry
October has been a busy and exciting month for offshore wind news in..
Chambers & Partners 2024 legal guide - Band 1
Mewburn Ellis: top tier firm Legal 500 2024
We are extremely proud to once again be ranked tier one for our..
UPC at four months old - a review
The UPC is now four months old and the Court of First Instance is..
Beware the front-loaded procedure!
The Unified Patent Court (‘UPC’) opened its doors on 1 June 2023. It..
How does declaring a patent or application as “essential to a standard” affect the pre-grant experience of an application? – Part 2
This article is the latest in a series of blogs exploring whether..
Trends in Graphene IP – a refresh
Last year, we delved into the data to see how the number of patent..
Graphene: permeating the hydrogen economy
The growth of the so-called “hydrogen economy” is crucial to..
IP audits for battery and energy storage businesses
Companies working in the fields of batteries and energy storage often..
Is the future in the wind? Pyxis Ocean sets sail!
This week we have seen the bulk carrier Pyxis Ocean set sail..
The world beyond quantum computing
Infleqtion is developing the next generation of quantum tools,..
Silicon anodes: where are we now?
In 2020, we wrote about some of the approaches being taken to develop..
UPC as a forum for SEP disputes – Panasonic kick off proceedings
With the UPC opening its doors just over two months’ ago, the IP..
Nuclear fusion breakthrough raises hope for limitless clean energy
A research team at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in..
Superconductor sparks excitement, but meets resistance
The last few weeks have seen the rise of an unlikely social media..
How does declaring a patent or application as “essential to a standard” affect the pre-grant experience of an application?
This article is the latest in a series of blogs exploring whether..
Green Aviation – Ready for Take off!
In 2022 aviation accounted for ca. 2% of global energy-related CO2..
Does Green IP mean go? Exploring acceleration under the UKIPO’s “Green Channel”
We are pleased to launch our latest report Does Green IP mean go?..
Beating the Punch: UPC Protective Letters
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is now operational. As of June 1,..
Litigation in the Unified Patent Court (UPC)
The UPC is a new European patent litigation court. It will provide a..
Big Data in Maritime transport
Big data has been a big thing for most of the last decade, yet its..
UPC Administrative Committee approves Milan as host of the third Central Division court
The UPC Administrative Committee has announced that Milan will host..
World Ocean Day 2023 – Turning the Tide on Ocean Pollution
8 June 2023 marks the 21st World Ocean Day, which, in the words of..
Team Bath Racing Electric enters driverless car race at Silverstone
Team Bath Racing Electric is set to hit the track at Formula Student..
Medtech: the future for mental health?
When we think of medical technology, or ‘medtech’, more often than..
Gene sequencing accelerates with custom hardware
The cost to sequence a genome continues to drop exponentially. Over..
The History of Hydrofoils
Since their introduction into the America’s Cup boats in 2013,..
The lithium rush: an unsustainable approach to sustainability?
In recent years, the world has seen the significant consequences of..
Operating in the circular economy: From idea to Business – our co-hosted event with Oxfordshire Greentech
On Wednesday 22 March, we were delighted to co-host an in-person..
Offshore winds blow against Siemens
Late last year Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy A/S was unsuccessful..
Patents at sea
Patents are a territorial right. A UK patent provides you with a..
Does declaring your patent or application as “essential to a standard” influence the outcome of that patent or application in Europe?
This blog is the first in a series in which we explore standards..
Blowing bubbles to cut drag and clean up shipping
If someone told you their latest invention was a bubble blowing..
Motion of the ocean - Wave energy converters
The ocean covers 70% of the earth’s surface, so it is no wonder there..
Reborn! How a radical process will be able to give new life to unwanted boats
There are around a million boats in the UK and eventually they will..
Femtech: a growth industry - new special report
We are delighted to release our latest report Femtech: a growth..
Can an AI win copyright protection?
As part of our Thought Leaders series, we explore artificial..
The world’s toughest sports earbuds
Tom Jelliffe is the founder of ultra-durable earphones brand Tzuka...
AI and Tech innovation stands out in a slow year for pharma deals
Last year saw a drop in the number and value of deals performed in..
Should I file third party observations?
A study of the consequences of filing third party observations (TPOs)..
Getting to grips with device led physical rehabilitation innovation
In the UK, there are an estimated 187,000 children living with an arm..
Battery insights & IP trends - new special report
We are pleased to announce the launch of our latest special report..
Can AI and IOT support environmental sustainability
Advances in software-based technologies such as Artificial..
Quantum sensors in space: measuring a warming world with cold atoms
Space-borne sensors serve a variety of purposes that are all but..
The state of quantum
Quantum chips are sparking into life. But what is this hardware going..
Quantum and the law
Mewburn Ellis speaks to Kaniah Konkoly-Thege, Chief Legal Officer and..
Repurpose our rigs! Platforms for climate tech
2022 saw the end of one of the UK’s largest, and possibly most..
David Deutsch – making more sense than common sense
“Our best theories are not only truer than common sense, they make..
Patent Litigation Trends in England & Wales - new report
We are delighted to release our latest report Patent Litigation..
Graphene: the commercial disrupter
Graphene has generated a tremendous amount of excitement since it was..
Ocean-based carbon dioxide removal is making a splash
COP27 commences on 6th November 2022 and one of the key items on the..
Top Tier in Chambers & Partners 2023 legal guide
Graphene: patenting a wonder material
Our Special Report Graphene: patenting a wonder material examines..
On track for net-zero railway: Hitachi’s Blues Train
In 1825 George Stephenson’s Locomotion took 450 people 25 miles from..
AI at the UKIPO – a more patent friendly approach?
The UKIPO recently issued new guidance relating to examining patent..
Bioinformatics at the UK IPO – what does the new Guidance mean for applicants?
As recently publicised, the UK IPO recently issued new guidance..
Mewburn Ellis: top tier firm Legal 500 2023
We are extremely proud to be ranked tier one for our patent and trade..
Robert Watson elected President of FICPI’s Study and Work Committee
Partner Robert Watson was elected President of FICPI’s Study and Work..
AI-enabled sensor provides early warning for postpartum haemorrhage
Australian start-up Baymatob combines an array of sensors with..
Post quantum cryptography – The Final Frontier
We have previously reported on the ongoing search by the National..
Obtaining patent protection for software inventions can be challenging - but we can help
New developments in software are continuing to change the world we..
The long road to safer micro-mobility
June 2022 marked the first anniversary of the introduction of..
Standards, SEPs, and FRAND agreements - an overview
The terms “standards,” “SEPs,” and “FRAND agreements,” are..
The firepower of Cloud Native thinking
Taylor Dolezal of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation explains why..
IP as an enabler for AI: UK government shows its hand
The recently published response of the UK government to a..
The FemTech revolution: providing much-needed menopause care
High quality menopause care has the potential to significantly..
MRI-Guided Therapy
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners use strong magnetic fields..
Robotic-assisted surgery: from fiction to reality and beyond
It’s a notable feature of (my favourite) Sci-Fi movies, that they..
Mewburn Ellis advises creators of Goodwood 2022 record breaker
IP firm advises the company behind the Spéirling electric hypercar..
Our goal is to build the world’s fastest electric car
Elizabeth Maclennan developed a love of speed at Mewburn..
Meet the team: Simon Parry, Partner, Patent Attorney, Engineering, Manchester
As part of our 'meet the team' series, we talk to Simon Parry about..
Meet the team: Emma Graham, Partner, Patent Attorney, Engineering, London
As part of our 'meet the team' series, we talk to Emma Graham about..
Femtech: Rich on innovation, short on funding
The UK has the largest female health gap in the G20. A “female health..
Meet the Team: Stephen Gill, Partner, Patent Attorney, Engineering, Cambridge
As part of our 'meet the team' series, we talk to Stephen Gill about..
Talking with machines: AI, language, and cognition
“A reader lives a thousand lives before they die”. From Homer to..
Vertical farming - finding space to sprout up
One thing the past couple of years have taught a lot of people is..
UK Government expands R&D Tax Relief to cover Quantum, AI and Robotics research
The recently published 2022 Spring Statement1 indicates support for a..
Germany’s world-leading MedTech industry
Germany is synonymous with precision engineering and quality..
The NISQ-era: a quantum stepping-stone
In our previous blog, ‘Noisy quantum computing: overcoming quantum..
Software for use in medical methods: excluded from patentability?
In this blog we look at the challenges associated with patenting..
Powering pacemakers – (don’t) be still, my beating heart
Millions of people around the world depend on implanted medical..
A trillion times more powerful: the race to produce the world's first quantum computer chip
Meet the British startup on the brink of winning the race to produce..
2022 changes to EPO Guidelines: highlights
With the 2021 changes to the examination guidelines, the EPO changed..
From bottle to throttle: upcycling plastic waste into the tyre industry
In the UK alone 35.8 million plastic bottles are used and discarded..
Advances in dentistry making a real impression
We all love going to the dentist, especially for restorations like..
Let’s talk FemTech: the rise of female focussed innovation
A surge in new medical technology is emerging from the FemTech..
Has Russia allowed patent theft?
In response to a decree issued by the Russian Government[1] on 6..
Time to cash out? Will a fully cashless society ever become a reality in the UK?
A cashless society describes an economic state whereby financial..
Tech giants set up shop in Munich - Europe's answer to Silicon Valley?
Arguably best known for its annual Oktoberfest celebrations,..
Six ways that 3D printing is revolutionising the biomedical industry
3D-Printing is an additive manufacturing process whereby objects are..
Battery materials – sourcing a brighter battery-powered future
As demonstrated by the recent COP 26 UN Climate Change conference,..
Taking-off into a cleaner future: composites in the aviation industry
As the world gradually returns to its pre-pandemic levels of air..
Meet the client – Creo Medical
Creo Medical’s cutting-edge medical devices have several..
Composites in construction: building towards a stronger and more sustainable future
Composite materials are generally defined as materials produced from..
AI spotlight: Google’s DeepMind takes on competitive programming – have we reached a tipping point?
On 2 February, Alphabet Inc.’s artificial intelligence subsidiary,..
AI, IP and SMEs: jurisdictional clues about copyright solutions for start-ups
Our world is passing through an era of explosive technological..
As the UPC preparatory period begins, the EPO decides to accept UP requests before the full UPC agreement comes into force
On 18 January 2022, Austria became the thirteenth EU country to..
Solid-state electrolytes – a firm footing for the future?
Innovation must produce sustainable solutions in every area of..
Board of Appeal confirms DABUS AI cannot be an inventor for a European patent application
On 21st December 2021 the EPO rejected the two appeals filed by Dr..
Austrian parliament unanimously passes legislation to allow the practical preparations for the UPC to begin
On 2 December 2021, Austria became the thirteenth EU country to pass..
The smart healthcare revolution – what does it mean for patent attorneys?
In 2020 the EPO published a report on the global trends in patent..
Venturing ahead: helping Munich make its name in quantum tech
Christopher Trummer, managing director of the TUM Venture Lab..
Pulse of Fintech H1 ’21 – investments in fintech are growing and diversifying
KPMG have recently published their biannual report ‘Pulse of Fintech..
Digital therapeutics: the rise of digital health technologies during the Covid-19 pandemic
There is no denying that the Covid-19 pandemic has reshaped many..
LG Chem vs SK Innovation: law & politics in the EV market
Sales of electric vehicles are booming. Withglobal stockup from..
New Green IP Report launched
Chambers & Partners 2022 Legal Guide - Band 1 Recommended Firm
We are delighted to have once again been ranked Band 1 in Chambers &..
A snapshot: Patent Landscape in Bioinformatics and Digital Health
In this Forward: On Demand vlog, Christopher Casley gives us an..
Podcast with Nick Hounsfield, Founder, The Wave: surf's up at The Wave
We speak to Nick Hounsfield, Founder of The Wave — an inland surfing..
Intercalation Station: bringing new energy to battery industry reporting
This online news channel offers an insider’s viewpoint as it breaks..
‘IP Access’ fund, an extension of the existing UK IPO IP Audits Plus program
In 2021, innovation really has been a hot topic, with the..
Mewburn Ellis: top tier firm Legal 500 2022
Qualcomm unveils world's first 5G, AI-enabled, autonomous drone
In their latest offering, the Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G Platform,..
DABUS decision: AI cannot be patent inventor, UK Court of Appeal rules
On 21 September 2021, the UK Court of Appeal rejected an appeal..
Sensors and sensibility: Caroline Hargrove CBE eyes up the future of healthtech
Years after meeting her as another primary-school parent, Forward..
The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Internet of Things
We are at the start of a technological revolution that will..
Software Inventions: UKIPO and EPO approaches to patent eligibility Special Report
Our new Special Report, Software Inventions: UKIPO and EPO approaches..
New Innovation Strategy for the UK
Last month the UK government launched anew Innovation Strategy,..
Quantum System One: is Europe ready?
With quantum start-ups now appearing across the globe and tech giants..
Patent Landscape in Bioinformatics and Digital Health Special Report
Our new Special Report, Patent Landscape in Bioinformatics and..
Taking charge - electric vehicle battery recycling
In this Forward: On Demand vlog, Callum McGuinn and Joseph Newcombe..
Proud partners of the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) for a 3rd year
We are proud and excited to be entering our third year as an..
Printed pills: a new dimension for medicine
Three dimensional (3D) printing is the latest buzzword ricocheting..
Creating qubits: Making progress with photonics
Forward spoke with Jelmer Renema of Dutch firm QuiX about why..
IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2021
We are delighted to once again be ranked ‘gold tier’ in IAM PATENT..
Structural batteries: “massless” energy storage
In recent years, people have sought to harness the world’s natural..
Podcast with Dave Rigg, COO, Bombora: The power of wave energy
We speak to Dave Rigg, Chief Operating Officer at Bombora, a marine..
The future of autonomous vehicles on land and sea
In this Forward: On Demand vlog, Chris Cattley and Rob Walker discuss..
Mewburn Ellis ranked Tier 1 for Patent prosecution in MIP IP STARS 2021
We are delighted to be ranked Tier 1 for Patent Prosecution UK in MIP..
Financial Times Special Report - Europe's Leading Patent Law Firms 2021
We are delighted to once again be recognised in the Financial Times..
How environmentally friendly are electric vehicles?
In this Forward: On Demand vlog, Callum McGuinn and Joseph Newcombe..
From the Moon to Mars: tyres for space exploration
Conditions on the Moon can be extremely harsh. For instance,..
World Bicycle Day: a history of bicycles through patents
3rd June 2021 marks the 4th World Bicycle Day, which, in the words of..
Meet the material: PowerPaste
A new hydrogen-based fuel packs quite a punch, writes Kerry..
Intellectual property and artificial intelligence in the UK: what might the future hold?
AI is a hot topic for the current UK government. Last year, the UK..
Materials informatics: a data-based approach to materials discovery
Research into new materials with desirable properties has been one of..
Creating qubits: a hot lead at ColdQuanta
Mark Saffman tells Forward why an atomic approach has all the..
A snapshot: EPO Opposition Trends in Engineering, Electronics and Software
In this Forward: On Demand vlog, Emma Graham and Stephen Gill give us..
EPO Opposition Trends in Engineering, Electronics and Software Special Report
In autumn 2020, we analysed more than 8000 opposition cases filed at..
Engineering oppositions: is there such thing as a “disguised method claim”?
Case - T 1798/08
This Board of Appeal decision from 2012 relates to..
We helped determine the meaning of “technical feature”
Case - T 0258/03
Our extensive arguments in relation to whether a..
Case review: what can be considered as prior art when assessing inventive step?
Case - T 0211/06
In the decision T 0211/06 from the EPO Board of..
Engineering oppositions: what is considered to be an implicit disclosure in a patent application?
Case - T2541/11
This decision provides guidance and clarification in..
COVID-19 win for AI pharma farmers
The vaccine roll-out is in action all over the world. Nevertheless,..
To zero and beyond! Technology for a carbon-negative future
22 April 2021 marks the 51st Earth Day, an annual event seeking to..
Jim Mellon: the reluctant gradualist taking on ageing
Forward editor Caitlin Mackesy Davies learns how we might all be able..
Shock treatment: what’s behind the race to crack quantum?
As the UK begins work towards realising world-beating ambitions,..
3D-printing: a breakthrough in battery technology
As described in our recent blog article Energy storage: batteries and..
Patenting a software invention at the UKIPO: a case study
In a recent success for one of our clients, we overcame an objection..
Composites in automotive applications: accelerating towards a greener future?
The UK government has recently vowed to cut 68% of CO2 emissions by..
Hydrogen: turning grey to green
Hydrogen fuels, with their high energy density and clean-air..
Need to know: are we set for a bioprinting boom?
From refashioning foods to fabricating organs, bioprinting is the..
The future of organ transplantation: growing organs from scratch?
Organ transplantation has saved, transformed, and extended countless..
PsiQuantum expect commercial quantum computer by 2025
By 2025, the team from secretive quantum computing firm PsiQuantum..
EPO 2020 Patent Index - key trends
The European Patent Office (EPO) recently published its 2020 Patent..
The UK tech sector – alive and kicking
Tech Nation recently published their latest report on the state of..
eFuel – the solution to green air travel?
Electric vehicles (EVs) look like an obvious replacement in working..
Clean, green, renewable machine - the future of centralised and distributed energy storage
The Government recently announced that they want to make the UK the..
Defending D-Line
From its first steps in North Shields to international stature, how..
EPO confirms that the COMVIK approach to assessing patent eligibility is applicable to computer simulations (G1/19)
The Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBoA) has now issued their decision ..
Working together to define future mobility
The fourth industrial revolution – big data – blockchain – artificial..
Developments in patenting activity in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Humans generate a mind-boggling amount of data each day. This..
Are we about to see a boom in supersonic flight?
It has been nearly 20 years since the last commercial Concorde flight..
Autonomous vehicles: into reverse or about to shift up a gear?
While the past 12 months have been a rocky ride for much of the..
Top 5 fields of technology for Internet of Things (IoT) patenting
The term “internet of things (IoT)” has often been mentioned in..
Maritime robotics - autonomous technology improving shipping efficiency
To date, much of the focus on autonomous technology has centred on..
How to patent your digital health apps – 5 key considerations
As the technical capabilities of smartphones continue to rise at an..
WIPO Proof – a digital signature tool for evidencing documents
Launched last year, WIPO Proof is an initiative created by the World..
Deep neural networks: of dogs, muffins, and self-driving cars
You may have come across the “animals vs. food” picture quiz on the..
Lithium-metal batteries: a separator solution to dendrites
Global demand for clean, renewable energy is now higher than ever..
Meet the material: liquid crystal elastomer
A team at Rice University has developed a morphing material with much..
Ericsson accuses Samsung of un-FRAND-ly patent negotiations
Following on from Unwired Planet v Huawei, Ericsson have launched a ..
Why building and nurturing an IP culture in your business is important
Intellectual property (“IP”) – patents in particular – form a key..
EU batteries directive – powering up opportunities?
Changing needs, new demands
Global energy consumption has more than..
What has railway signalling got to do with sealed tube transport?
Railways depend for modern long-distance and high density train..
Safer and better: Nanotech Energy batteries signal positive news
Our lives require storage of electrical energy more than ever these..
Green tyres: wheeling towards sustainable rubber
Rubber is a crucial component of the tyre, with most tyres typically..
Software inventions at the European Patent Office: an in-depth study
It is sometimes difficult to obtain patent protection for inventions..
Cornwall powering the UK to the frontline of the lithium revolution
Cornwall has long been an historic centre for mining in the UK. Since..
Deep learning cracks the protein folding problem?
Deep learning has just made a new headline grabbing achievement:..
Düsseldorf Regional Court refers Nokia vs. Daimler licensing dispute to CJEU
As anticipated, the Düsseldorf Regional Court, in its decision Nokia..
Deep trouble: what can happen when we can’t sleep?
It has perhaps never been harder for us to get our heads down. But..
Graphene getting the automotive industry into gear
In the years since graphene was first created at the University of..
Aiming for the sky: aviation carbon reduction goals
One consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the significant..
Quantum braiding: an introduction to topological quantum computing
In our previous blog, ‘Noisy quantum computing: overcoming quantum..
EPO and IEA dive deep into battery patent data
Weighing in at nearly 100 pages, the recent detailed report on..
Britain launches largest industry-led project to commercialise the use of quantum computing
On 6 November 2020, Britain launched its largest industry-led quantum..
Powering the future: It takes a very SPECIFIC set of skills
Forward editor Caitlin Mackesy Davies learns how a collaborative..
The future of tyres in the driverless age
1886 is often regarded as the birth year of the modern car. This was..
How green are electric vehicles?
Electric vehicles are often hailed as a primary solution for..
Chambers & Partners 2020 Legal Guide - Band 1 Recommended Firm
We are pleased to report that Mewburn Ellis has been ranked Band 1 in
Robotic distancing
Minimising person to person contact is the major weapon in reducing..
Facebook’s Quest to bring Virtual Reality to the Masses
As explained in our article “Mixed reality: Is it the blend that will..
An introduction into extended reality (XR): the next level in 2020 vision
Extended reality (XR) is an umbrella term covering technologies that..
Thoughts on the transition to fully autonomous driving
Imagine the following situation: you just received your brand-new,..
Mixed reality: Is it the blend that will boost human wellbeing?
From simulating the evaluation of cardiovascular patients to turning..
Batteries: Power is nothing without control
As part of our Thought Leaders series, Mewburn Ellis Partner Sam..
Mewburn Ellis: top tier firm Legal 500 2021
We are delighted to be ranked top tier for our patent practice in the..
Batteries are no longer just passengers in electric vehicles
In an earlier blog, we focussed on the chemistry aspects of the Tesla..
Computer-implemented inventions at the UKIPO: a case review
As discussed in our Patentability of Software and Business Method..
A supercharged day for Tesla and battery tech
On September 22, Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to the stage during the..
IP protection for 3D printed inventions
3D printing, known in industry as “additive manufacturing”, has..
Light speed AI: sci-fi buzzwords or computing reality?
In recent years, there has been rapid acceleration in quantum..
Post-quantum cryptography – a new hope
The race to build a large-scale quantum computer is one of the most..
Noisy quantum computing: overcoming quantum decoherence
Anticipated as the next great leap in human technology, quantum..
Driving technology – could hands-free driving become legal in the UK?
Specialist Patent Attorney and Automotive Safety Specialist Simon..
How cities are adapting to the electric vehicle revolution
The number of electric vehicles on roads around the world is growing..
Unwired Planet v Huawei – the Supreme Court’s FRAND(ly) judgement
Published Wednesday 26th August 2020, the Supreme Court has handed..
What’s cool in the world of air conditioning?
Air conditioning accounts for approximately 10% of all electricity..
Meet the material: Robotic soft matter
Inspired by muscles and activated by light, this lifelike and..
Smart phones and intoxication detection
On the 18th of August 2020, researchers from the University of..
Are Automated Lane Keeping Systems on the UK horizon?
On 18th August 2020, the UK government’s Department for Transport..
Nokia vs. Daimler - FRAND defence does not apply
Breaking News in Nokia vs. Daimler (2 O 34/19) - (FRAND/SEP case)
The..Quantum computing: Why qubits have consequences for IP
As part of our Thought Leaders series, Mewburn Ellis Senior Associate..
Five things you (really) need to know about patenting software in Europe
We often receive enquiries asking whether a particular..
Turning the tide – the growing use of electrical power in the shipping industry
Hybrid and fully electric cars are now beginning to garner wider..
Antimicrobial resistance: moving towards a targeted approach
Spectromics is working to put our existing arsenal of antibiotics to..
How self-driving cars are putting the brakes on vehicle collisions
When I first started driving, my parents would tell me to “drive..
Amazon and Zoox steer toward the development of self-driving delivery vehicles
Amazon has agreed to acquire self-driving start-up Zoox for USD $1.2..
A brighter future for unconventional agriculture?
At the cost of more than one sad-looking hanging basket, I have come..
Smart tyres: under pressure to get smarter
For the past 175 years, the bulk of tyre innovation has focused on..
UK formally withdraws from the UPC
In a statement to Parliament on 20 July 2020, the government formally..
Future mobility: exploring the new normal
In a recent article we discussed the numerous and varied aspects..
Landmark judgement in German FRAND case Sisvel vs. Haier
On May 5, 2020, the Cartel Senate of the German Federal Supreme Court..
Can software be therapeutic?
The simple answer is: yes. Thanks for reading this post, stay tuned..
Batteries in trains – filling the gap
Hitachi Rail and Hyperdrive Innovation have recently announced an..
“Test, test, test” – the importance of diagnostics in pandemic preparedness
While the world waits for a vaccine to be developed and approved for..
Tesla: Driving battery development differently
“Invention is the most important product of man’s creative brain. The..
E-scooters – a solution to socially distanced travel?
The UK Government has announced that trials of rental e-scooters will..
Right to repair: could it take a bite out of e-waste?
Forward: features are independent pieces written for Mewburn Ellis..
IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2020
We are delighted to once again be ranked ‘highly recommended’ in ‘IAM..
Mitsubishi Electric to embark on 5G testing programme
In a recent press release Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced..
Ocean Energy - out of the blue
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