In a recent decision (UPC_CFI_526/2024), the Unified Patent Court's Central Division in Munich addressed the issue of excessive auxiliary requests in patent revocation proceedings.

Closely shadowing earlier events, on 22 September 2025 an order was issued by the Düsseldorf Local Division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) permitting OTEC Präzisionsfinish GmbH (OTEC)...

In an order dated 27 August 2024 (UPC_CFI_358/2023), the Paris (FR) Local Division of the UPC allowed a request by the claimant for a witness to be heard at the forthcoming oral hearing.

One of the largest Champagne houses, Lanson, has announced that its "Le Black Label" will become "Le Black Creation" from April 2023, in a move intended to provide more information to customers about the specific blend they are drinking.

In a Procedural Order dated 24 January 2024, the Munich Central Division Court of First Instance set out an interesting decision concerning the admissibility of written submissions in response to a Rejoinder.

Shein, the online fashion retailer, has today opened a pop-up store in Birmingham. The store has will be open for only a few days to help make a stronger connection between the brand and its customer base.

Earlier this year all eyes were on Twitter as changes to the Blue Tick policy allowed a flurry of fake brand accounts to cause havoc. You will recall the fake Eli Lily...

There is an increasing feeling that the regulators behind the EU's AI Act should perhaps not be patting themselves on the head for being first out of the regulatory gate, if their aim of protecting...

There is common misconception that inventions (and by association, patents) are the exclusive domain of high-tech enterprises. However, many of the "best" inventions I have come across...

Quantum technology has transitioned from lab experiments to real-world applications, poised to significantly impact daily life like AI. The 2025 'International Year of Quantum Science and Technology' will mark 100 years since the discovery of quantum mechanics.

The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust has begun deploying artificial intelligence tools to analyse chest X-ray results for lung cancer diagnoses, with the UK government committing to roll out these AI-powered systems across all NHS trusts in England by 2029. The technology acts as a "second pair of eyes" for radiologists, prioritising X-rays showing potential danger signs for expedited human review.

An interesting article looking at the use of ChatGPT in the engineering field, to design an automated harvesting tool.

MIT researchers have developed a cell-sized battery that generates up to 1V by oxidizing zinc with oxygen, enough to power tiny robots. These robots could deliver drugs, such as insulin, within the body. Future work aims to increase battery voltage for broader applications.

Scotland's new Critical Technologies Supercluster, a collaboration among Technology Scotland, the Scottish Government, key universities, and Scottish Enterprise, aims to accelerate economic growth by leveraging strengths in photonics, quantum, semiconductors, connectivity, and sensing, targeting a £10bn industry impact.

The article explores the growing risks of deepfake technology as generative AI advances. While UK regulations are emerging, gaps persist, leaving businesses vulnerable to misuse and legal complications. It highlights steps for companies to protect themselves against deepfake-related threats.

Interaction between light and matter is one of the most common scientific phenomena in everyday life, from the sunlight reflecting off the landscape early in the morning to the light emitted...

Interesting to see this report looking at the future of agricultural machinery, which highlights the role of AI in this sector. It was particularly encouraging to see a quote from Kit Franklin...

BMW's decision to focus on hydrogen technology for passenger cars sets them apart from most automakers, who favor battery-electric vehicles. The move, noted in their extensive hydrogen-related patents, is expected to result in hydrogen cars available by 2028

Continuing the theme of zero or low carbon emissions in the locomotive sector, I look forward to reading more about a battery powered shunting locomotive...

An exciting development from Germany and Solvenia has seen the world's first flight powered by liquid hydrogen. Even though hydrogen powered planes have been tested for a while...