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UKIPO Issues New Guidance on Graphic Symbols, GUIs and Animated Designs

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) have issued Design Practice Notice 01/26 in which they have provided updated guidance on the protection of graphic symbols and graphical user interfaces (GUIs) in Registered Designs, and in particular the protection of graphic symbols and GUIs where they involve animation or movement.

World IP Day 2026: How Innovation Is Redefining Competitive Sport

On April 26, World Intellectual Property Day 2026 highlights a fundamental shift. This year’s theme, “IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate!”, reflects how modern sport has evolved into a convergence of engineering, data science, and brand strategy.

Why Prior Art Searches are the Strategic Foundation of R&D

Whether preparing for investment or bringing a new product to market, knowing your intellectual property position can determine whether you secure a competitive advantage or encounter costly barriers to entry.

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.