Commercially focussed Chartered Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys & European Patent Attorneys providing intellectual property (IP) services to innovative companies. Our experienced IP professionals deliver exceptional service and tangible results.
Secerna is a firm of commercially focussed Chartered Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys & European Patent Attorneys. The team operates globally, representing and protecting the interests of multi-national corporations, FTSE and NYSE listed companies, universities, spin-out companies, small businesses and innovators worldwide.
We help our clients create and extract the maximum value from their intellectual property while minimizing costs, advising on the best IP strategies to meet their commercial goals. Our services include:
We represent our clients directly at the UK Intellectual Property Office, European Patent Office, and World International Property Organization in all aspects of intellectual property matters.
We build long-term business relationships with our clients, based on exceptional trust, teamwork and value for money.
We work hand in hand with you to find the best strategies to meet your business goals.
Our team combines considerable technical know-how and sector expertise with extensive commercial acumen.
As the Seas the Day rowing team embarks on their 8,000-mile odyssey across the Pacific Ocean, the cutting-edge equipment they rely on plays a vital role in ensuring their safety, efficiency, and communication during this epic voyage. Many of the features that make this gear indispensable are - or were - protected by patents. In this article, we delve into several key pieces of equipment that the team will rely on during their expedition.
Read moreAs Secerna Partner, Jason Boakes, reflects on his experience at the LSX USA Congress in Boston, it's impossible to ignore how AI is reshaping these fields and presenting both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges for innovation, investment, and intellectual property.
Read moreThe European Patent Office's (EPO) Enlarged Board of Appeal has issued its ruling in case G 2/24. The decision, handed down today (25/09/2025), confirms its earlier stance in G 3/04, clarifying that once all appeals have been withdrawn, the proceedings cannot be continued by a third party who intervened only during the appeal stage.
Read moreA new series of roadshows is set to travel across York and North Yorkshire next month, with the aim of helping local businesses expand into international markets. Secerna is delighted to be involved in this initiative, which is backed by Mayor David Skaith’s Business Innovation Fund, and will provide expert guidance on a crucial element of international trade: intellectual property (IP).
Read moreThis article explores the next generation of weight loss treatments, moving beyond current GLP-1 drugs to focus on better-tolerated oral medications, therapies that increase calorie burn, and treatments that preserve muscle mass. It also highlights the role of AI in drug discovery and the importance of patent protection in the field.
Read moreIn the world of professional football, a player's brand extends far beyond the pitch. For Chelsea and England's Cole Palmer, his on-field persona is defined by his "shivering" goal celebration and has seen him earn the nickname "Cold Palmer" among fans. However, his attempt to translate this on-field success into a commercial brand has run into an unexpected legal battle. His trade mark application for the nickname and the celebration has been formally challenged by a highly-regarded French winemaker, Château Palmer.
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