News, Trade Marks 18/01/2026 A Multi-Jurisdictional Analysis of Geographical Trade Marks Trade mark disputes involving professional sports teams rarely turn on obscure points of law. When they do arise, they tend to expose first principles in an unusually public and commercially consequential way.
News 12/01/2026 UK IPO Fee Increases: 1 April 2026 The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has confirmed that it will increase most of its official fees for patents, trade marks, and designs from 1 April 2026.
European, Industry News, News 09/01/2026 EPO Announces Fee Adjustments for 2026 The Administrative Council of the European Patent Office (EPO) has adopted a new decision (CA/D 9/25) to adjust the official fee schedule. These changes are set to take effect from 1st April 2026. If you would like to discuss how the revised EPO fee schedule may impact your current or future patent applications, please contact our team of attorneys.
Events, News 07/01/2026 Managing freedom-to-operate (FTO) risks in drug discovery startups In 2026, the landscape for drug discovery startups has never been more competitive or patent-intensive. Advances in biologics, AI-assisted drug design, and global development strategies have accelerated innovation while significantly increasing intellectual property (IP) complexity. For startups in the drug discovery space, innovation is only part of the equation.
News, Trade Marks 31/12/2025 How Intellectual Property Shapes New Year's Eve Shenanigans As the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, a cacophony of cheers, clinking glasses, and fizzing fireworks erupts across the globe. It is a time for reflection, resolutions, and a touch of pyrotechnic pandemonium. But amidst the revelry, there lies a hidden world of intellectual property (IP) – patents and trade marks that shape the very way we celebrate New Year’s Eve.
News, Team News 19/12/2025 Wishing you a joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year As we reflect on the year that has passed, we would like to thank you for your continued trust and collaboration. As the festive season approaches, the team at Secerna wishes you a joyful holiday season and a successful New Year ahead, filled with innovation, creativity, and ground-breaking endeavours.
News, Team news, Careers 14/12/2025 Secerna Strengthens Expertise in Immunology and Cancer Therapeutics with New Trainee Patent Attorney Secerna LLP is delighted to introduce Eleanor Graham as the newest member of our team. Eleanor specialises in intellectual property within the realm of life sciences, bringing her expertise to serve our global clientele.
Industry news, News, Trade Marks 11/12/2025 D-robe’s ‘genericide’ claims in trade mark battle with Dryrobe The popular outdoor clothing company Dryrobe has been successful in its trade mark infringement claim against its competitor ‘D-robe’ (trading as Caesr Group Limited) in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC).
News 09/12/2025 Protect Your Global Brand: Essential Trade Mark Services In today's globalised marketplace, a strong brand is more than just a name or logo. It's a powerful asset, a beacon of recognition for customers, and a crucial element in building a thriving business. Yet many businesses, regardless of size, overlook the importance of safeguarding this valuable intangible property.
