Promoted Content: IP advice from Marks & Clerk

Marks & Clerk is an international group of intellectual property (IP) service providers, advising on patents, trade marks and designs, as well as contractual and contentious IP matters.

Around two years ago, we launched M&C Reacts, a free site providing updates and commentary direct from our attorneys and IP solicitors. Since then, we have published over 1,000 articles on a diverse range of topics, including AI, hydrogen propulsion, 3D Printing, EV batteries, life sciences, offshore wind, brand protection, copyright and much more.

M&C’s patent attorneys work to protect innovation in cutting-edge technologies, so are well-placed to provide insights into the latest scientific developments and legal updates. For example:

·         One of our most-viewed articles of recent times, “Does using ChatGPT count as a public disclosure?”, looks at whether using generative AI to assist in drafting patent applications could remove an inventor’s right to obtain a granted patent;

·         The article “EPO confirms patentability of additive manufacturing G-code” explains how recent law changes allow companies to obtain patent protection for additive manufacturing software instructions;

·         “Further support for Space Tech start-ups from the UK Space Agency” explores funding available to early-stage companies in the space sector.

Our trade mark attorneys advise start-ups and spin-outs - as well as some of the world’s best-known brands - on how to secure and enforce rights in key markets worldwide. Via M&C Reacts, they provide in-depth analysis of the latest trends and case law:

·         “The rise of bold disruptor and challenger brands” looks at the importance of conducting searches before spending time and money developing a new brand name;

·         The article “Amazon and Meta join new alliance to tackle counterfeit pharmaceuticals sold online” explores an initiative aimed at combatting counterfeit and unapproved pharmaceuticals being sold online; 

·         “Fast-fashion picking up on the NFT trend” discusses digital fashion, Blockchain and the metaverse.

M&C Reacts also publishes articles written by our IP specialist solicitors, M&C Law, providing insightful coverage of high-profile IP litigation, such as:

·         “Singer Katy Perry loses trade mark battle against Australian designer Katie Perry”, in which this long-running legal battle is explained;

·         “UN resolution on artificial intelligence passed” looks at a recent step taken by the United Nations in an effort to adopt a common approach to AI;

If any of the above articles piques your interest, you can subscribe to topics including mechanical engineering, transport & aerospace, tech transfer & start-ups, and high tech & digital transformation – alternatively, sign up to receive all M&C insights direct to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly.

And if you need advice on any aspect of intellectual property (patents, trade marks, designs, and copyright) get in touch with us for a free, no-obligation discussion.

M&C are associate members of Additive Manufacturing UK, the trade association for the UK’s AM industry and supply chain.