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In an interview with Orbital Today, Phil Merchant, Principal at Marks & Clerk, shares his perspective on the UK's space sector and the role intellectual property plays in supporting innovation and commercial success.

After a tourist was charged £899 for two bags of sweets at a shop on Oxford Street in London, Westminster Council and the Metropolitan Police conducted...

The Court of Appeal has issued a decision in an appeal against the High Court's decision to uphold the refusal of the Dabus patent application in the UK.

Like it or loathe it - Love Island returned to the nation's screens on Monday.

As a resident of Hauxton, I'm excited to see that the South Cambridgeshire District Council have approved a preliminary proposal to build a new life science campus just across the A10...

As we reported in early 2022, the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the EPO are considering two pending referrals (G1/22 and G2/22) regarding the question of entitlement to priority.

When drafting a patent application that the applicant hopes will become a standard essential patent (SEP) once granted, there are a number of considerations that need to be kept in mind.

A seemingly fully disposable battery that is shelf stable, activatable just with a few drops of water, and made from sustainable materials.

This CNET article, "Quantum AI: What Is It and How Does It Work?", provides a clear overview of a cutting-edge convergence between quantum computing and artificial intelligence.

I remember learning at university about quantum entanglement and Erwin Schrödinger's famous thought experiment relating to the hypothetical cat in a box that is considered to be dead and alive at the same time.

You may have seen household brands such as Weetabix and Cadbury using regal coats of arms on their packaging alongside their own trade marks.

I spent a hugely enjoyable day at the end of May at the RBS Gogarburn conference centre, watching the second of two days of well-prepared pitches from a wide variety of Scottish start-up businesses...

After a long-running legal battle a judge in Australia has ruled that Katy Perry has infringed the trade mark rights of an Australian fashion designer called Katie Perry.

The application to add single malt Welsh whisky to the list of protected terms was made on 13 August 2021. The application was made by the Welsh Whisky Association to protect the term both in English and in Welsh.

Royal Mail has enhanced its app to verify barcoded stamps, combating counterfeit stamps more effectively. This functionality might face patentability challenges in Europe and the UK, but its commercial value suggests potential patent pursuit. Businesses should consider patent or trade secret protection for such innovations.

The UK Rail minister is looking to push towards standardised rolling-stock designs. Could this reshape the industry - not just operationally, but commercially?

After four years of development and around eight iterations, Stella McCartney is about to launch an initial small run of 100 Frayme handbags using a mycelium-based leather alternative, MYLO.