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.
The Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office (EPO) recently issued a landmark decision in G 1/24 addressing a fundamental question in European patent law: how should patent claims be interpreted when assessing patentability?
Read moreOn 18 July 2025, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) affirmed for the first time that it has jurisdiction to consider infringement of a European patent validated in the United Kingdom (See here). For many businesses, this decision represents a notable marker in how the UPC might be used to warn off infringement of a European patent that is taking place in the UK.
Read moreSecerna Partners, Jason Boakes and Charlotte Watkins, will be attending the LSX USA Congress in Boston, USA, from September 16th-17th, 2025. The LSX USA Congress is a premier event in North America, bringing together leading CEOs from the Biotech, Medtech, and Pharmatech sectors.
Read moreFollowing an eight-year legal dispute, Ferrari has successfully defended its Testarossa trade mark in the European Union. On the 2nd July 2025, the General Court of the EU overturned the EUIPO’s original ruling that had revoked Ferrari’s EU trade mark rights for Testarossa. The new ruling in favour of Ferrari holds significance for brands with legacy trade marks in the EU and has lasting implications for what constitutes ‘genuine’ use under EU law.
Read moreAs the Seas the Day rowing team continue 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 moreJoin us at Patch, York for 'Lunch & Learn: The Ins and Outs of Trade Marks' with Sam Turton on Thursday 31st July at 12:30pm. This is a fantastic opportunity to safeguard your intellectual property and ensure your brand's long-term success. We look forward to seeing you there.
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