If there's one thing the British food and drink consumer doesn't like, it's change. Amidst howls of protest on social media, Coca-Cola

H&M are suing Shein in Hong Kong for copyright infringement. The claim apparently relates to what H&M are claiming are copies of its clothes by Shein.

Paying attention to your brand is more important than it ever has been. Brands who have innovated, adjusted their primary industrial focus, moved into the virtual space or collaborated with other brands ...

Neural implants are part of complex systems with diverse applications. Innovation across components—including implants, testing, and control systems—drives patent opportunities. Challenges like foreign body response, closed-loop control, and miniaturization remain key areas for technological advancement.

Fly fishing is another of my passions, but over the years it had become only a very occasional treat. This year I decided to revitalise my participation in the hobby somewhat.

Since I wrote about Formula 1's new partnership with Lego, and as the world championship enters its 75th year, I've noticed they have made a number of further partnership announcements...

Formula One and LEGO have today announced a new partnership that will see products released in 2025, including new LEGO sets and DUPLO kits for younger children.

I enjoy spicy food but I draw the line at foods which would cause actual physical discomfort. If you're a glutton (sorry) for punishment, there's a new kid on the block: Pepper X, officially the hottest (red hot?) chilli pepper in the world.

In 2019, the UK design sector contributed £97.4 billion to the economy. To ensure the design protection framework meets the needs of today's world and supports economic growth through investment in innovation...

As a fan of early 90s hip hop, I have noticed over the years that the pioneers of this art form are acutely aware of the power of their brands and their ability to generate revenue streams via a myriad of uses.

It will not come as a surprise that investment from multinationals can support the acceleration of innovation and proliferation of green technology, however this report shows that such investments...

Valuing patents is not a straightforward exercise, as this article from the Economist explains

The United Kingdom was initially an enthusiastic participant in the UPC project. However, once the UK chose to leave the European Union in 2016 is became apparent that its participation in the UPC would have to end.

This is a bizarre and fascinating story that could perhaps only happen in a global lockdown time. Everyone was working remotely so it took some considerable time for people to realise that the agency was fake.

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.

In an Order dated 20 December 2024, interim remedies were granted to Pohl-Boskamp, against defendants Pharma-aktiva (both German pharmaceutical companies) and several entities...

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...

The UK has "groundless threats" legislation in place which aims to prevent misuse of threats to sue for infringement of IP rights.