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Protecting Innovation at CHEMUK 2026

We are delighted to announce that Secerna will be presenting at CHEMUK 2026, the UK’s annual meeting place for the entire chemical supply chain. Dr Melvyn Ansell will lead a session on Stage 3 regarding the critical value of IP strategy.

Mapping Your Career in IP: Why STEM Students Should Join Secerna’s Taster Day

Have you ever wondered what it's truly like to be a Patent Attorney? If you're a STEM undergraduate, graduate, Master’s student, or PhD researcher (or holder) with a passion for intellectual property, Secerna's annual Taster Day offers an unique understanding of this dynamic field.

Secerna to attend BIO International Convention 2026 in San Diego

Meet with Secerna Partner, Charlotte Watkins and Senior Associate, Huw Jenkins at BIO International Convention, San Diego, USA between 22nd - 25th June 2026.

Discover a career in IP: Now accepting applications for 2026 Taster Day

Want to see how your technical background translates into the world of law? Secerna’s annual Taster Day gives STEM students (Undergraduate to PhD) a "behind-the-scenes" look at life in Intellectual Property.

Secerna to attend AIPLA Women in IP - Rooted in Real

Secerna Celebrates Dual Success as George McCanney and John Harbottle Qualify as Chartered Patent Attorneys

Intellectual property firm Secerna is thrilled to announce that European Patent Attorneys, George McCanney and John Harbottle, have successfully passed the Patent Examination Board (PEB) qualifying examinations and are now fully qualified Chartered Patent Attorneys.

Essential Guide for Brand Managers (Part 2): Managing, Maintaining and Enforcing Your Trade Mark Portfolio

Part 2 of our ‘Top Tips’ guide recommends the steps that brand managers should take to effectively police and manage their trade mark portfolios.

Philips v Fitbit: wearable technology patent dispute concludes after validity challenges

Philips and Fitbit have settled a long-running patent dispute relating to wearable health technology. The case highlights the importance of patent validity and the careful drafting of software-related inventions in the digital health sector.

Estée Lauder v Jo Malone: Trade marks, personal names, and the risks of selling a brand

A recent dispute in the UK courts highlights a critical tension in intellectual property law: the conflict between a founder’s right to use their own name and the contractual rights of a company that has purchased that name as a brand.