Six years on from the Brexit referendum, we can happily say that the measures put in place for trade marks and designs have been successful in delivering a smooth transition.

The UK High Court has recently reshaped the landscape of AI patentability, deeming neural networks not to be excluded under the UK's computer program exclusion.

From regular exercise, nutrition and posture to online video conferencing and attempts to reduce our carbon footprint, our daily routines are packed with innovations that help to improve our lifestyle and our wellness.

One year on from the launch of the IP Advance Scheme, Nathaniel Taylor shares an update on the latest SME financial support scheme, IP Advance, launched by the UK IPO.

Protein-molecule interactions lie at the heart of many biological processes. Some of these molecules, such as ligands or drugs typically in nanometre scale, bind to proteins to modulate their activity.

Welcome to the vibrant world where style meets legality – Intellectual Property (IP) for the UK fashion industry. The fashion industry contributes to the economy. According to the latest...

There are around 3 months until the unitary patent and Unified Patent Court (UPC) come into being. This will be the biggest change to patent protection in Europe since the European Patent Convention...

The EUIPO's SME Fund has returned for 2026, offering financial support to small and medium sized enterprises looking to protect their intellectual property.

The "10-day" rule, which determines how the response deadlines to certain European Patent Office (EPO) communications are calculated, is to be abandoned from 1 November 2023.

Following a sweltering summer, the demand for innovative cooling solutions in a nation built for drizzle has never been more apparent. Internationally, heatwaves have highlighted our collective vulnerability...

Founded in 2013, Citrine Informatics has grown into one of the leading players in materials informatics, helping companies harness AI and data science to accelerate the design, discovery, and optimization...

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced significant increases to certain patent fees, impacting patent applicants, owners, and challengers.

We take a look at the opportunities for reducing emissions and government recommendations for industry, as well as some of the forerunner projects in carbon capture, carbon recycling, and hydrogen production.

In January 2025, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Peter Kyle announced the AI Opportunities Action Plan.

In this article, we discuss how generative AI can provide a shortcut for developing therapeutic candidates.

The rise of generative AI has sparked a surge in patent filings in this field. In her latest article, Amelia Ross explores key insights from WIPO's Patent Landscape Report on generative AI...

London's luxury retailers, from historic department stores to iconic fashion houses, offer a masterclass in how intellectual property can shape brand identity and preserve heritage.

The case of Emotional Perception AI v. Comptroller-General of Patent, Designs and Trade Marks involves a patent application for an AI-based media recommendation system, which was initially rejected but later allowed on appeal. The Court of Appeal's judgment is pending.

A necessary step, therefore, when assessing inventive step is to determine which features of a claim contribute to the technical character.

It has been estimated that around half of all approved drugs are either natural products, derivatives of natural products, or synthetic compounds inspired by natural product pharmacophores (Newman and Cragg,