Case-aware analysis, policy context, enforcement lessons, and professional guidance for IP practitioners and business leaders.
Despite mounting evidence supporting the effectiveness of mediation and other non-adjudicative processes in resolving intellectual property disputes, many practitioners and clients continue to default to litigation and arbitration. This analysis explores the paradox, examining the reasons behind the hesitation to embr…
Sibilla Delorenzi works at the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI), the federal government's primary point of contact for matters related to intellectual property. The IPI is responsible for examining, granting and managing industrial property rights (patents, trademarks and designs). It works with…
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EP4615820 – “Crystalline Forms of Evenamide” is expected to extend asset exclusivity in EU into 2044 Evenamide is currently being investigated in Newron’s global ENIGMA-TRS Phase III development program, enrolling at least 1,000 schizophrenia patients with topline results expected in Q4-2026
Cedric Muscat, who has recently started his PhD with the IROE group, scooped the Award for Emerging Innovation at the Malta Intellectual Property Awards 2025, for his research on geospatial modelling for offshore wind in the Mediterranean. Supervised by Prof. Susan Gourvenec (SMMI Deputy Director and IROE chair) and D…
The rapid growth of the UK space industry and the increasing presence of private enterprises in outer space have brought the issue of intellectual property rights (IPRs) to the forefront. Despite the proliferation of patented inventions, trademarks, and copyrightable works in space, there is currently no international…
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has launched SPARK, a new series of short reports looking into technological trends across different industries. Based on data from patents, Technology SPARK (Short Pieces of Analysis, Research and Knowledge) reports offer clear, data-based insights showing how innov…
Fees for patents, trade marks and designs will increase from 1 April 2026 in the UK. The IPO has published guidance to help customers whose fees may be due around the time of the planned changes.
A forthcoming webinar will provide energy, engineering, and technology professionals with essential guidance on intellectual property (IP) in the sector. The session, featuring the Interim CEO and COO of the Petroleum Technology Research Centre alongside MLT Aikins lawyers, will cover IP basics, the role of collaborat…
The cannabis industry has experienced consistent growth over recent years, leading to substantial investment and an increase in the industry’s commercial relevance. This momentum shows no signs of slowing down, as states across the country continue to develop medical and recreational use programs, and brands find inno…
Do you have a plan to protect the things that make your business unique? World Intellectual Property Day (26 April) is the perfect time to make sure your business is covered. For many businesses, intellectual property (IP) protection plays an important role in safeguarding their brands, products and ideas.
Intellectual property (IP) is a critical business asset in today’s energy sector – yet many organizations still treat it as an afterthought. This webinar provides a practical, business‑focused foundation on how IP works and how to use it strategically in energy projects. As the second session of our IP series, this we…