Industry news, News 30/09/2024 Navigating Employee Inventor Rights Typically, innovative companies have employment agreements granting them ownership of IP created by employees during their normal duties. This is common practice in many countries. However, additional compensation or agreements might be necessary in certain circumstances.
Events, Industry news, News 25/09/2024 Secerna Highlights IP Importance on "Why Small Business Matters" Podcast We are delighted to announce that we have recorded an episode of the Why Small Business Matters podcast with Northumbria University’s Help to Grow Project Manager, Sarah Stephenson. In this episode, Secerna Partners Jason Boakes and Charlotte Watkins discuss the role of intellectual property and explain why it is important for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to protect their intellectual property.
News 17/09/2024 Morning Sickness: The Role of Drug Repurposing and Intellectual Property Considerations Recent breakthroughs in understanding the underlying causes of morning sickness offer exciting opportunities for drug repurposing. Learn how researchers can leverage existing medications to develop innovative treatments for this common pregnancy symptom.
Events, News 17/09/2024 Secerna to attend Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mesa in Phoenix, USA Secerna Partner, Charlotte Watkins, will be attending the Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mesa in Phoenix, Arizona, USA from the 7th - 9th October 2024.
Events, News, Team news 17/09/2024 Secerna to attend NEPIC Meet the Members Expo 2024 On Tuesday 24th September 2024, Secerna Senior Associate, Jonathan Roberts and European Patent Attorney, John Harbottlewill be attending NEPIC Meet the Members Expo 2024 at Hardwick Hall, Sedgefield.
News, Careers 10/09/2024 Join Secerna: Graduate Trainee Patent Attorney – Physics/Electronics We are looking to recruit a trainee patent attorney to join the electronics and telecoms team in our York or Newcastle office. The position is ideally suited to a recent graduate or post-graduate and for a start in Autumn/Winter 2024.
Team news, Careers 09/09/2024 Join Secerna: Graduate Trainee Patent Attorney – Life Sciences We are looking to recruit a trainee patent attorney to join the Life Sciences team in the firm’s York or Newcastle office. The position is ideally suited to a recent graduate or post-graduate and for a start in Autumn/Winter 2024.
European, Industry news, News 04/09/2024 Navigating the Digital EPO: A Guide to Online Patent Filing, Management, and Collaboration Discover the EPO’s Digital Revolution: Learn how the European Patent Office has transformed patent processes with online tools for filing, management, and collaboration. Streamline your patent work and stay ahead of the curve with the EPO's digital solutions.
Industry news, News 02/09/2024 UK IPO Introduces Statements of Grant for International Designs The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has made a significant advancement in design protection by introducing Statements of Grant (SOGs) for international design registrations. This development, which began as a trial in February 2024, offers design owners a range of benefits, including increased certainty, streamlined enforcement, and greater alignment with international practices.
