Intelligence

Advanced materials science is revolutionizing space exploration, from lightweight composites reducing launch costs to radiation-shielding alloys protecting deep space missions. As governments and private companies pursue sustainable exploration and settlement beyond Earth, innovations in materials engineering are becoming both a competitive advantage and a commercial imperative, with intellectual property protection playing an increasingly critical role in securing investment and building long-term value.

International expansion in iGaming requires strategic intellectual property planning to protect your brand across multiple jurisdictions. Understanding territorial trade mark rights, selecting the right filing strategies, and building a comprehensive IP portfolio are essential steps for transforming a local operator into a valuable global brand while avoiding costly conflicts in new markets.

The Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre (PMAC) has launched a public consultation on its draft discussion paper (Discussion Paper) for the ‘Guidelines for Dealing with FRAND Disputes in Mediation...

Nomio, a broccoli-based sports supplement gaining popularity among endurance athletes, has secured patent protection for its innovative use of sulforaphane to enhance exercise performance and treat metabolic conditions. This analysis explores how the company leveraged university research to protect both therapeutic and non-therapeutic applications of their simple three-ingredient formula, demonstrating that even products with common ingredients can achieve robust patent protection through novel use claims.

As computational biology and artificial intelligence reshape drug discovery, pharmaceutical companies face a critical challenge: how to protect not just the final therapeutic compound, but the entire ecosystem of datasets, models, and biological insights that enabled its creation. This article examines the evolving intellectual property landscape where 90% of clinical candidates still fail, yet the tools predicting their success are becoming as valuable as the medicines themselves.

McLaren has unveiled a new logo inspired by the McLaren family service station in Auckland, New Zealand, alongside the heritage-focused McL 6GT supercar featuring the iconic Speedy Kiwi logo. The reintroduction of these heritage marks raises important intellectual property considerations around trade mark protection, non-use vulnerabilities, and strategic portfolio management as the brand expands into new markets including its first SUV.