The 4th July is a day for picnics, family gatherings, parades and fireworks for all Americans, as they celebrate Independence Day.

Cryptocurrencies, in the broadest sense, are digital assets where transactions are secured by different forms of cryptography.

A recently reported case in the High Court of England and Wales has shed further light on how patent claims are being interpreted in the UK following the 2017 landmark decision of the Supreme Court in Actavis v Eli Lilly.

On 29 January the CJEU gave its judgment in the long awaited SKYKICK matter and the decision is good news for trade mark owners.

This case highlights the potentially far-reaching effects of the Actavis decision.

On 1 February 2019 the UK IPO issued a notice that brings welcome news for biotech innovators wanting to use the services of the UK IPO.

Following a referendum in the UK in 2016, the UK's official membership of the European Union ended in January 2020...

The UK Court of Appeal ruled that artificial neural networks (ANNs) are not inherently patentable. They are considered computer programs, which are excluded from patentability unless they achieve a technical contribution. ANNs are treated like other computer-implemented inventions.

"Did I lock the car?" you ask yourself. If you're near enough, you might be able to check if the car's lock indicator light is flashing.

The Unitary Patent – a new European patent with unitary effect across most EU states – is inching closer with recent UK ratification of the necessary legislation.

At this point in the year, we are all looking forward to the longer, lighter summer evenings that arrive with the change to British Summer Time.

WIPO statistics show that in 2020, only 16.5% of international patent applicants were women. Although this value has increased by 3.8%, from 12.7%, over the past decade, it is predicted that gender parity amongst PCT-listed inventors won't be reached until 2058.

Matthew Howell explains and uses some early decisions from the UPC as cautionary examples of why you need to get your opt outs right.

The number of European patent applications processed to a conclusion in each year (i.e. applications granted as patents, and applications refused, withdrawn or deemed withdrawn) has increased greatly...

For most people, being outdoors and enjoying nature is all about going "back to basics" and getting away from technology and gadgets.

Branding is of critical importance in the highly competitive food and drinks sector and this year has seen a wide range of IP disputes of interest to those with a sweet tooth.

In two hearings published earlier this year, the UK Intellectual Property Office has agreed with the applicant and reversed the patent office examiner's allegation that the subject-matter of each application ...

Around 70% of our planet's surface is covered by oceans, arguably making them the most abundant and fundamental natural resource supporting life on Earth.

Development of AI has always been mainly focussed at creating useful tools for humans.

Over the past 12 months cryptocurrencies have seen a significant increase in interest and media coverage.