Each year the European Patent Office (EPO) releases its Patent Index reviewing the last year’s patenting trends and key innovation…
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Firing up an industry: the science behind green steel
Steel production is responsible for more than 7% of global CO2 emissions, making it one of the world’s dirtiest industries….
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The current state of the EV industry
After a rocky start with several silicon valley busts, it is safe to say that Electric Vehicles (EVs) are here…
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From text generation to patent prosecution: could ChatGPT be the next legal tech breakthrough?
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within Intellectual Property (IP) is an issue that continues to make headlines. The most…
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Cooking up an innovative storm? Patent opportunities in food and beverages
The food and drink industry is constantly evolving, with new trends emerging every year. From plant-based meats and dairy alternatives,…
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Hydrogen patents increase as our clean energy future begins to brighten: EPO and IEA report details the encouraging advancements in hydrogen energy innovation across countries and industry sectors
The worldwide search for clean energy solutions has never been so important. We are confined by our dependence on fossil…
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Safeguarding creativity: the fundamental principles of IP
Intellectual Property (IP) always seems to pique media attention. In 2022, brands such as Red Bull and Zara hit the headlines…
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Get ready for the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court to go live: 1 June 2023
The current go-live date for the Unitary Patent (UP) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) is 1 June 2023. For…
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Lecanemab: could the drug with modest benefits make a big difference to Alzheimer’s patients?
Currently more than 55 million people live with dementia worldwide, with the number of people living with the disease expected to triple…
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Eating About Town: the innovation strengthening safety and confidence for food allergy sufferers
Food allergies are on the rise around the world. A study in the BMJ found that hospital admissions due to…
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Aquaculture for our changing world
Climate change is already having an observable impact on food security through increasing temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and greater frequency…
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What happens when your cosmetic method gives rise to therapeutic effects?
There are many innovations in the cosmetic sector that can be the subject of patent applications and these may be…
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