Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have discovered that optogenetic stimulation can replicate certain benefits of sleep in awake mice, potentially offering memory consolidation advantages without requiring actual sleep.

Win or lose, athletes will review their performance and strategise on how to improve, often using footage or metrics gathered during gameplay.

Amazon's newly disclosed stake in BETA Technologies signals their confidence in conventional electric aircraft.

On 27 November 2025, the European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) held their first high-level meeting at the EPO's headquarters in Munich...

Innovate UK has announced its largest ever Women in Innovation cohort, backing 100 female founders with grants and business support to develop groundbreaking solutions across life sciences, digital technologies, and advanced manufacturing. Since 2016, the initiative has invested over £15 million in 260 exceptional female innovators while building a community of over 11,000 female business leaders.

Despite highly promising pre-clinical results, many clinical candidates fail when they enter into clinical trials in human populations, and ultimately never make it to market.

A collaboration between researchers at Texas A&M University and the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory...

The UK Supreme Court just dropped a bombshell judgment that changes things for AI and software patents in the UK. In Emotional Perception AI Ltd, the Court tore up the rulebook...

Hot on the heels of his recent sporting success on the oche, news broke on Friday that teen darts sensation Luke Littler is making moves to trade mark his face.

As artificial intelligence becomes more powerful and accessible, deepfakes are emerging as a serious threat to brand owners, testing not only existing legal protections but also consumer trust.

The Unified Patent Court’s (UPC) Court of Appeal has made its inaugural referral to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), a procedural milestone that could reshape European patent litigation.

In a recent LSIPR article published for World Health Day 2026, the spotlight is on the growing momentum in women’s health innovation, and the persistent gaps that still hamper progress.

Nominet has announced that administration of its .UK Dispute Resolution Service will transfer to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) from 7 July 2026. While the DRS Policy, expert panel, mediation service, appeals process and fee structure remain unchanged, complainants will benefit from VAT-free filing fees and practitioners will need to adapt to WIPO's platform for case management.

The UK Intellectual Property Office has unveiled its Corporate Plan for 2026-2027, outlining ambitious digital transformation initiatives and strategic priorities that will reshape how businesses interact with the UK's IP system. From the rollout of the OneIPO platform to enhanced support for commercialising intellectual property and integrating AI tools, these changes promise to modernize IP services while addressing current backlogs and supporting innovation across all sectors.

A recent UPC decision examined whether a medical device infringed a patent for an embolic protection device, focusing on whether a graspable structure that could only be accessed...

November saw the issuance of a number of much-talked about UPC Court of Appeal (COA) decisions, and notable among them was the decision issued in the long-running dispute between Amgen, Sanofi and Regeneron.

The biggest celebrity news story this week has certainly been the supposed Beckham family feud, following Brooklyn Beckham's statement via Instagram that he does not wish to reconcile with his parents.

Major sporting tournaments create a lucrative opportunity for counterfeiters who exploit eager fans seeking team merchandise. A recent Trading Standards raid in Edinburgh seized over 158,000 fake football shirts worth £5.5 million, highlighting the scale of counterfeit operations that undermine legitimate businesses, exploit workers, and potentially endanger consumers with substandard materials.

Marks & Spencer made history by hosting the first-ever fashion show in the F1 pit lane at Silverstone during the British Grand Prix weekend, showcasing their new "Dress to Thrill" collection to over 564,000 attendees. The event marks a strategic multi-year partnership between the iconic British retailer and the racing circuit, positioning M&S at the intersection of fashion and motorsport. With F1's global fanbase exceeding 831 million and fashion brands increasingly embracing motorsport collaborations, this

The UK public sector is increasingly deploying AI chatbots to provide advice to vulnerable individuals, including carers of seriously ill relatives. While some guidance proves helpful, significant concerns are emerging about data protection compliance, legal accountability, and the ethical implications of using these systems without proper safeguards or due diligence.