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Lewis Hamilton crashes out of the EUIPO
Lewis Hamilton has had a very successful 2020, recently matching Michael Schumacher’s tally of seven Formula 1 World Championships, making…
Read MoreWill 2021 be the year electric vehicles and V2G become mainstream?
It might seem an outlandish question, but asking “It’s 2020, where’s my flying car?” might actually get a positive response,…
Read MoreVW set for a bumpy ride as JLR alleges off-road technology patent infringement
In November 2020, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) filed a complaint with the US International Trade Commission, alleging that a number…
Read MoreDaimler not playing FRAND: Nokia successfully argues licence requirements not met
Last year, we published an article on the role of Standards Essential Patents (SEPs) in the automotive industry. As discussed…
Read MoreMaking money from innovation
When developing a new product, it can take years before it is a self-sustaining enterprise. This is a problem for…
Read MoreIntellectual Property: the lifeblood of SMEs
Much has been written about why a startup company should invest in Intellectual Property (IP), or why it is vital…
Read MoreIPO set return to normal deadlines as it announces it will end interrupted days on 29 July 2020
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has reviewed its position on interrupted days, deciding to bring this to an end on…
Read MoreCrisis Innovation: How companies are innovating to help fight coronavirus
The coronavirus crisis has brought unprecedented global challenges to the labs and shop floors of technology companies. Measures put in…
Read MoreIP furloughing – how to protect valuable IP while safeguarding your cash flow during uncertain times
It’s tough out there. We understand. Most businesses are going over expenditure and cash flow with a fine tooth comb,…
Read MoreDAS is good? Why ‘trombone steering’ has got racing in a spin.
In February this year, at pre-season testing, the Mercedes AMG team took the Formula 1 paddock by surprise when its…
Read MoreHungry for power – keeping yourself and your battery fed
What if – bear with me on this – each time we ate a meal, our stomachs shrank slightly? Those…
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