News 18/04/2024 Secure Your Metaverse Advantage: A Guide to IP Protection The Metaverse is surging forward, however, this rapid evolution presents significant challenges for safeguarding intellectual property (IP). As creators and businesses flock to the Metaverse, establishing clear ownership and protection mechanisms for digital assets becomes crucial.
European, Industry news, News, UPC 15/04/2024 Irish Participation in the Unified Patent Court: Update on Referendum There are some recent media reports in relation to Ireland's potential participation in the Unified Patent Court (UPC). While a referendum on the issue was originally planned for June alongside the European and local elections, there is some speculation that this vote may possibly be postponed.
European, News 08/04/2024 The Patent Box: A Guide to Boosting Your Innovation At Secerna, we understand the critical role intellectual property (IP) plays in fostering a robust innovation ecosystem. Government incentive programs like the Patent Box offers significant tax advantages specifically designed to encourage research and development (R&D) activities.
Events, News 04/04/2024 Secerna to attend Diagnostics North East Conference 2024 We're pleased to announce that Senior Associate, Dr Huw Jenkins will be attending the Diagnostics North East Conference 2024 in Newcastle on Friday, April 19th.
European, News 14/03/2024 Update on the patentability of antibodies at the European Patent Office In a series of articles relating to the patentability of antibodies, we have previously provided an outline of the requirements associated with patenting antibodies and related biologics at the European Patent Office (EPO). In particular, we focused on the different ways an antibody can be claimed at the EPO and also the information often required in a patent application to support the presence of an inventive step.
Events 10/03/2024 Jason Boakes will be in Atlanta during the INTA Annual Conference period Secerna Partner, Jason Boakes will be in Atlanta during the INTA Annual Conference period between 18th - 22nd May 2024.
Events 09/03/2024 Secerna to attend BIO International Convention in San Diego, USA Secerna Partner, Charlotte Watkins and Senior Associate, Huw Jenkins will be attending the BIO International Convention from the 3rd to the 6th of June in San Diego, USA.
News 08/03/2024 Seen and Saved: Protecting Innovation in High-Visibility Clothing Technology Hi-vis clothing is not just about bright colours anymore. It is a culmination of innovative materials science, engineering, and design, demanding robust intellectual property (IP) protection.
European, Industry news, News 06/03/2024 Important Update: EPO Guidelines for Examination 2024 Now in Effect The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced that the latest 2024 version of the Guidelines for Examination are now officially in effect, superseding the previous edition from March 2023.
