Amin Zouine - Mar 22, 2024
From grass to graphene: could methane answer the call for rising nanomaterial demand?
Methane, the principal component in natural gas, accounts for approximately a third of the planetary warming being experienced today1. Whilst it may have a shorter lifetime than CO2, methane is significantly more potent, having a warming impact around 80 times stronger per unit of mass over a 20...
Graphene Medtech: The Next Frontier
It has been 20 years since Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov first..
Top marks for Iovance as FDA approves first-in-class cell therapy Amtagvi for solid tumours
On February 16, 2024, a real milestone was reached in the cell..
Plastic Packaging Pollution: Kelp is on the Way!
Plastic packaging materials have revolutionised modern life. They..
UK Battery Strategy Commentary
Ahead of the Global Investment Summit hosted recently in November..
New highs for psychedelics in the clinic
Psychedelic compounds have long been experimented with for their..
National Vision for Engineering Biology
On Tuesday 5 December 2023, the Minister for Science, Research and..
Layering up: how graphene is disrupting the sportswear industry
Earlier this year, Novak Djokovic broke the men’s tennis record for..
What is Graphene?
For an undergraduate scientist, the answer to the question “What is..
IP Protection for software-based products- An Introduction for SMEs
We are excited to launch our new software resource booklet — 'IP..
IP audits for battery and energy storage businesses
Companies working in the fields of batteries and energy storage often..
VC tips for SMEs — how do VCs evaluate the value of intellectual property?
As part of a series in which we ask leading venture capitalists to..
Cells as medicines: the promise of cell therapy
Cell therapy is one of the most exciting areas of medical science,..
IP priorities for forward-looking cell and gene therapy businesses
IP priorities are especially important to businesses developing..
VC tips for SMEs — how much equity should a start-up give away in a Series A fundraising?
As part of a series in which we ask leading venture capitalists to..
VC tips for SMEs — how to choose the right VC?
As part of a series in which we ask leading venture capitalists to..
IPEC Small Claims moving to Manchester
The Presiding Judge of the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court..
Meet Ava Garside, teenage graphene innovator
Ava Garside first created her pollution sensor badge aged 12. Now..
Patenting antibodies – the latest developments from the EPO Boards of Appeal: Part 2 – inventive step
We have conducted a review of Board of Appeal decisions relating to..
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..
Patenting antibodies – the latest developments from the EPO Boards of Appeal
The prosecution of patent applications relating to antibodies..
Getting to grips with device led physical rehabilitation innovation
In the UK, there are an estimated 187,000 children living with an arm..
The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court – renovation, or a new coat of paint?
Comments on the current functioning, and the future, of the IPEC.
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Owning your IP: managing early brand risks for start-ups and SMEs
A start-up or a small or medium sized enterprise (SME) is like a..
Germany’s world-leading MedTech industry
Germany is synonymous with precision engineering and quality..
AI, IP and SMEs: jurisdictional clues about copyright solutions for start-ups
Our world is passing through an era of explosive technological..
Venturing ahead: helping Munich make its name in quantum tech
Christopher Trummer, managing director of the TUM Venture Lab..
Intercalation Station: bringing new energy to battery industry reporting
This online news channel offers an insider’s viewpoint as it breaks..
IP priorities for future food companies
The future of food is a hot topic. Whether it is cellular..
New Innovation Strategy for the UK
Last month the UK government launched anew Innovation Strategy,..
IP for forward-looking life sciences businesses
The recently released Mewburn Ellis IP Guide for SMEs sets out IP..
UK SMEs left exposed by failure to protect IP
New research from Mewburn Ellis and YouGov to mark International IP..
Jim Mellon: the reluctant gradualist taking on ageing
Forward editor Caitlin Mackesy Davies learns how we might all be able..
The UK tech sector – alive and kicking
Tech Nation recently published their latest report on the state of..
Defending D-Line
From its first steps in North Shields to international stature, how..
IP rights and company performance – a causal connection?
We believe that IP can play an important positive role in commercial..
Confidence with patent documents as a technical resource
What is a patent document and why could it be useful to your R&D team?
Protecting your intellectual property: top tips for start-ups
It is common currency that intellectual property (IP) is an important..
How to patent your digital health apps – 5 key considerations
As the technical capabilities of smartphones continue to rise at an..
Why building and nurturing an IP culture in your business is important
Intellectual property (“IP”) – patents in particular – form a key..
Brexit has happened - what you need to know about the impact on trade marks
Kate O’Rourke sets out the principles for UK and EU trade mark..
Amazon Pharmacy trade mark battle
Amazon’s latest trademark dispute stems from its efforts to launch a..
UKIPO confirms new ‘Address for Service’ rules
CITMA is celebrating a major victory on Brexit in the wake of the..
Why Forward-Looking SMEs Prioritise IP
Intellectual property (IP) is a key tool for small businesses that..
COVID-19 rescue act or major overhaul of the UK insolvency framework?
As we go into England’s second national lockdown of this COVID-19..
The impact of Brexit on .EU domain names
Internet domain names are crucial commercial assets for many..
Impact of Brexit on designs – an update
As of 1st January 2021, Registered Community Designs (RCDs),..
Utilising the potential of Amazon Brand Registry to protect and benefit your brand
As representatives for thousands of our client’s EUTM and UK trade..
The UK Patent Box - is it delivering?
Patent Box legislation has been very much in vogue over the last few..
Renewal of EU trade marks post-Brexit
Owners of EU Trade Marks (EUTMs) which are due to be renewed after..
The benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to brands and businesses
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is standard practice for most..
Five things you (really) need to know about patenting software in Europe
We often receive enquiries asking whether a particular..
Is Sky the limit in the David versus Goliath trade mark battle of the last decade?
Hilda-Georgina Kwafo-Akoto examines the potential implications of Sky..
Who has the power?
We recently discussed signing documents and deeds using e-signatures..
The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court - ongoing success for brand owners
Since 1990 businesses seeking to defend their intellectual property..
Branding in the TikTok® era
The social media landscape has changed significantly over the last..
Five tips for patenting inventions in personalised and stratified medicine
As medical treatments become increasingly bespoke, we reveal some..
Protecting IP in bioinformatics and digital health: tips and tricks to tackle the “moving target problem”
As previously discussed, data driven approaches have revolutionised..
A Guide to Patenting Bioinformatics Inventions at the EPO: what is technical and why does it matter?
Many inventions in the field of bioinformatics (a term that we will..
Branding in times of crisis: It’s time to make your mark meaningful
David Benady explains why a brand based on solid values is now a..
Electronic signatures, “the new normal”?
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting social distancing has meant that..
Counterfeit contagion: fraudulent activities spread amid coronavirus (COVID-19)
The COVID-19 outbreak has caused disruption to manufacturing..
Making Waves
I guess it isn't all that surprising that it was tricky to get Nick..
What’s in a name? Enforcing trade mark rights and the own name defence
Clothing and accessories brand Hugo Boss has recently found itself..
Top tips for patenting antibodies in Europe
Antibody development is a mature field of technology. There are..
5 top tips to prevent trade mark ‘genericide’
Most trade mark owners will be aware that their UK or European Union..
Singapore biotech start-ups: the importance of patent protection
Singapore’s biotech industry plays a key role in shaping the..
Tips from the top: inspiring women in technology
You may be surprised to hear that only 17% of those working in..
Conducting due diligence and audits on intellectual property rights
You conduct due diligence of intellectual property (IP) rights to..
The journey of rLoop - a new technology innovation network disrupting the world of transport and IP
As a child growing up in Blackburn, near Manchester, UK, Ilyas Vali..
How to patent AI technology at the EPO
Once only a figment of the imagination in literature such as Mark..
Building an IP portfolio: Nine tips for success
Companies need to think carefully about how they protect, manage and..
Commercialising genomic research in the US: tips for obtaining patent protection
The field of genomics has seen incredible advances over the past few..
Patent protection: five tips for biotech start-ups
Early-stage biotech companies are often founded based on the exciting..
The importance of Innovation Hubs in the UK's North West Region
Life science ‘start-ups’, ‘spin-outs’ and SMEs are some of the most..
Morphosis: creating and nurturing biotech start-ups in Singapore
We understand that early-stage biotech companies do not have it easy...
Navigating the Brexit landscape: patents
The existing European patent system was unaffected by the UK leaving..