Following up on my post from yesterday, which highlighted a simple system for keeping rails free of leaves, known as the "Sand Rover", in which wire brushes sweep the rail...

The field of drones continues to develop at a rapid pace, from the hobbyists like myself flying First Person View (FPV) quadcopters for fun, to semi or fully autonomous Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs)...

A really interesting overview from the BBC on developments in the field of sustainable aviation. Battery planes are clearly still a long way off (and may never make it) but whoever can fix...

Nature Electronics reports that the Fraunhofer Institute concludes that hydrogen technology has little part to play in transforming road transport into a more sustainable structure.

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...

I have noticed a definite broadening of how people view "sustainability" in air travel at the recent aerospace events I have attended. Whilst sustainability used to be much more concerned...

When at RailLive last month, I noticed a clear trend in the rail industry to develop and improve the amount of information being gathered from our railways.

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...

A recent decision from the Düsseldorf Local Division in UPC_CFI_351/2024 provides an interesting look at the Unified Patent Court's (UPC) evolving approach to claim construction and the role...

I'd very recently written an article on an exciting breakthrough in sodium ion batteries, which are deemed a safer and more sustainable alternative to their widespread lithium ion battery...

During my career as a life sciences patent attorney (some 30 years), I have seen many aspects of biology evolve.

In a procedural Order issued on 22 October 2024 concerning infringement proceedings brought at the Hamburg Local Division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC), the President of the Court of First Instance (CFI).

The rise of fragrance dupes continues to make waves in the beauty industry, sparking debates on innovation, accessibility and intellectual property (IP) rights.

Patagonia's trademark infringement lawsuit against drag queen climate activist Pattie Gonia has sparked debate about the balance between protecting intellectual property rights and managing public relations fallout. The outdoor clothing company's legal action, following Pattie Gonia's trademark application for her name on clothing goods, raises questions about when brand enforcement becomes counterproductive and whether earlier intervention could have prevented the controversy.

JCB's hydrogen-powered Hydromax has shattered the land speed record for zero-emission vehicles, reaching over 406 mph at Bonneville Salt Flats with Wing Commander Andy Green at the helm.

The Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) overturned a decision by the Helsinki Local Division concerning the withdrawal of an opt-out under Article 83(4) of the UPC Agreement.

On 29 October 2024, the Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court issued a decision on a request for suspensive effect concerning an order by the Court of First Instance...

The question of the UPCA having a retroactive jurisdiction to rule on infringing acts occurring before its ratification was previously posed to the Mannheim Local Division of the UPC (UPC_CFI_365/2023)...

Following the launch of Marks & Clerk's fourth AI Report, Partner and Energy & Environment specialist, Tomas Karger, shared his insights on the rapidly developing role AI has to play in the energy transition.

NBA superstar Steph Curry has announced a groundbreaking 10-year partnership with Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning, marking a strategic shift for Curry Brand following its split from Under Armour. The deal aims to expand Curry Brand's presence in basketball, golf, and lifestyle products across both Chinese and US markets, with plans for dedicated retail stores and continued product innovation.