Computers, and the functionality they provide, permeate every part of modern life.

The fusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and materials science is changing how industries work, from energy and construction to advanced manufacturing. AI is speeding up discovery, from low-carbon cement...

In Part I of this series, we looked at some fundamental quantum mechanical principles that underpin emerging quantum technologies.

According to the Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure Report, The UK's transport sector is responsible for 27% of the UK's total greenhouse emissions, with cars contributing up to 55% of those emissions.

Within the sector of quantum computing, quantum communication systems are a rapidly growing field. In this article, we look at the development of such systems and some of the related patents filed in this area.

The All England Lawn Tennis Club has built one of sport's most valuable brands through strategic trademark protection spanning nearly 150 years. From its iconic purple and green color combination to carefully curated partnerships with brands like Rolex and Slazenger, Wimbledon demonstrates how intellectual property rights can safeguard prestige while enabling selective commercial opportunities.

On 10 April 2025, the Government published responses to the second transformation consultation, which focused on changes to the IPO's trade mark, design and tribunal services.

Over the past decade, the Fintech world has experienced an unprecedented surge in innovation. From payment apps to blockchain-based solutions...

Intellectual property assets represent critical value drivers for technology companies and startups, yet their true worth extends far beyond registration certificates. This analysis explores how investors and businesses can effectively evaluate IP portfolios through comprehensive due diligence, examining everything from patent validity and trade mark protection to competitor positioning and freedom-to-operate considerations.

The UK Supreme Court today handed down its judgment in Emotional Perception AI Limited v Comptroller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks...

A recent seminar hosted by Keltie highlighted the difficulty of registering shape and pattern marks based on inherent distinctiveness, as well as (for EU trade marks)...

The EPO practice on selection inventions has developed considerably over the past decade. Two recent decisions of the Technical Board of Appeal are particularly instructive for applicants in the life sciences field.

The core purpose of IP rights are to give inventors and owners confidence to disclose their products and inventions in detail, safe in the knowledge that they will receive appropriate protection in exchange.

The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has published its R&D budget allocations for research agencies and bodies up to 2029/30. This is the first multi-year budget since 2022.

For climate tech startups, securing a granted patent swiftly can be commercially critical - whether that is for attracting investment, deterring competitors...

While litigation is one pathway for addressing infringement, parties often find that settlement and licencing agreements can provide more strategic and mutually beneficial outcomes

The EPO's Technical Board of Appeal decision in T 56/21 found no legal basis for enforcing description amendments to match allowable claims before patent grant, yet diverging rulings persist, creating ongoing uncertainty.

Technologies to enable fusion (or nuclear fusion) have been in development for several decades, with over 80 years of fundamental scientific research having been dedicated to the theoretical...

There have been some exciting announcements about the application of CRISPR-Cas9 type gene-editing technology to treat serious illnesses in the past few weeks.

Quantum sensing technology is revolutionizing healthcare diagnostics and treatment, with innovations ranging from brain function assessment devices to cancer detection platforms. As the quantum industry transitions from concept to reality, patent protection and strategic intellectual property management are becoming crucial for companies developing these transformative medical technologies.