11/4/2026 4:56:29 PM M&C in the news: Jackdaw gas field receives government approval By M&C Newsroom The Jackdaw gas field has recently received the green light from the UK Government. The decision to approve the North Sea project has...
11/4/2026 4:56:17 PM M&C in the news: Phil Merchant comments on proposed Tesla and SpaceX merger By M&C Newsroom Phil Merchant, patent attorney and Space Technologies lead has been featured in Solicitors Journal commenting on reports that Elon Musk...
11/4/2026 4:56:09 PM M&C in the news: Flowerbx blooms in trade mark dispute - the importance of evidence in establishing reputation and unfair advantage By M&C Newsroom In a recent article for Law360, Ella Newell analyses a recent decision that provides valuable guidance on proving reputation and unfair...
10/15/2026 8:31:09 AM Brewing Innovation Beyond the Pint: Key Takeaways from Scottish Beer Festival 2026 By Yann Robin Noelle Pearson Marks & Clerk food & drink specialists, Noelle Pearson and Yann Robin, recently attended the Beer Matters Conference to catch up with...
10/14/2026 10:52:39 AM New National Plan unveiled for growth of Scotland’s Industrial Biotechnology sector by 2030 By Yann Robin Attending last week's Scotland's Bio-based Manufacturing Launchpad Showcase in Glasgow was a reminder of just how far Scotland's...
10/8/2026 7:16:39 AM 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Why "left-handed" molecules matter By Andrew Tiberia The 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai for discovering non-linear effects and autocatalysis...
10/6/2026 10:22:39 AM World Space Week 2026: How IP Is Powering the Evolution of Space and Its Impact on Society By M&C Newsroom World Space Week 2026 arrives at a time of momentum for the space industry, with the pace of change accelerated by new technologies,...
10/6/2026 8:39:32 AM What next for chemical recycling of plastics? By Donald McNab Most people, I would guess, assume that the drive to reduce waste and promote the circular economy means that the recycling of plastics...
10/2/2026 11:44:40 AM What FIFA sees as the specific technological needs of the game By Samuel Mailer FIFA has this week launched three new challenges under its Innovation Programme: Improving the end-to-end fan journey (linked to new...
9/29/2026 2:01:09 PM M&C in the news: Carbon’s dual-cure 3D printing patent upheld on appeal By M&C Newsroom A Board of Appeal at the EPO has rejected a challenge against Carbon's foundational dual-core 3D printing patent, upholding the broadest...
9/22/2026 8:56:44 AM M&C in the news: Florist wins legal battle over name By M&C Newsroom Luxury floral company Flowerbx Ltd has successfully defended its trade mark rights in a High Court dispute against a competing business...
9/22/2026 8:56:39 AM M&C in the news: Investment needs for UK clean energy By M&C Newsroom The UK’s clean energy ambitions will require investment exceeding £500 billion by 2040, according to new research from Santander and...
9/14/2026 9:47:09 AM M&C in the news: Scotland-Massachusetts Bio-Bridge welcomed By M&C Newsroom Marks & Clerk was featured in Scottish Legal News today following the launch of the new Scotland-Massachusetts Bio-Bridge, an initiative...
9/14/2026 8:00:39 AM Can I have the build, please…? Best practice for patenting simulation-aided design inventions at the EPO By Eric McNeil Matthew Jefferies In March, the Board of Appeal issued a judgement (T 0847/24) showcasing an unusual interaction between seemingly distant provisions of...
9/10/2026 1:58:09 PM M&C in the news: Why IP matters more than ever By M&C Newsroom In an opinion piece for Scottish Legal News, Pamela Bryer explores the encouraging growth of Scotland’s innovation economy, highlighting...
9/2/2026 8:06:09 AM From Start-Up Surge to Scale-Up Success: Why IP Matters More Than Ever By Pamela Bryer The latest start-up data paints a highly encouraging picture for Scotland's innovation economy. While overall UK company incorporations...