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With investment in clean energy rising, patent applicants of green inventions should consider using green channels to expediate prosecution

United Kingdom - June 8 2023 I came across the International Energy Agency's World Energy Investment 2023 report recently, and was interested to read that "[g]lobal investment in…

BS 30416 - a British standard on menopause and menstruation

United Kingdom - June 5 2023 The UK has recently launched a new workplace standard to support employees experiencing menopause or menstruation. BS 30416 aims to support the…

The Unified Patent Court and the Unitary Patent are (finally!) here

European Union - May 31 2023 After decades of planning and several abortive attempts, the Unified Patent Court (a pan-European court) and the Unitary Patent (a single…

Case management decisions by Chancery Master to facilitate settlement

United Kingdom - May 30 2023 In the recent judgment given by Master Clark in Easygroup Limited v ER Travel Services Limited and Others [[2023] EWHC 1195 (Ch)] the Master chose to…

AI research discovers new antibiotic

United Kingdom - May 30 2023 A really interesting article highlighting the potential of AI for drug discovery. The article describes how an AI model was used to provide a…

The UPC sunrise period is ending in days - what steps need to be taken now?

European Union - May 26 2023 The UPC opt-out Sunrise period ends on 31 May 2023 and on 1 June 2023 the Unified Patent Court (UPC) will finally open its doors. While it will still…

Flights and falls in the trajectory to UK launch

United Kingdom - May 24 2023 Following the excitement and then disappointment of the attempt to launch satellites from Spaceport Cornwall in January, anticipation of the first…

UK Space Agency launches first-of-its-kind fund aimed at developing UK space-related infrastructure

United Kingdom - May 24 2023 In order to produce cutting-edge Technologies capable of enjoying success in an industry as competitive as the space industry, there is little room…

Prada & Adidas in a league of their own with new football boot collaboration

United Kingdom - May 24 2023 Another great example of luxury and active wear brands collaborating to increase the functionality of their products & reach new markets. This new…

Updated feature for the EU IPO's Customs IP Enforcement Portal announced

European Union - May 23 2023 Many consumers take advantage of the benefits that online shopping has to offer, this being a quick and convenient way to access thousands of brands…