Dec 01, 2023 M&C in the news: How the history of ice cream highlights the importance of IP protection By M&C Newsroom Despite it being one of the coldest days of the year here in the UK, Business Leader’s latest article that discusses the shortfalls of...
Nov 01, 2023 How could rhubarb possibly help with the energy transition? By Giles Pinnington One of the most important aspects of the energy transition is the production and recycling of the materials which are used in the...
Oct 31, 2023 "Inspired by" - sufficient to justify lookalikes? By Gareth Jenkins Success will always generate interest from aspirational newer players trying to get noticed. But how close is too close? The line...
Oct 26, 2023 Eastern Agri-Food Innovation Launchpad open for funding applications By Gareth Williams Food security and the environmental impact of agriculture are very hot topics at the moment, and companies and research institutes from...
Oct 24, 2023 Legal rights in whisky: the cornerstone of its provenance and legacy. By Matthew Parr The Welsh whisky industry experienced a remarkable revival in the late 20th century, adding a unique and flavourful dimension to the...
Oct 17, 2023 From Carolina Reaper to Pepper X: grower takes the heat out of IP By Alison Melling I enjoy spicy food but I draw the line at foods which would cause actual physical discomfort. If you're a glutton (sorry) for punishment,...
Oct 16, 2023 Tesla has beer but no trade mark By Julie Canet An unfortunate case of pre-filing disclosure has cost Tesla a trade mark fight in the EU. On 9 October 2021, Elon Musk announced “and...
Sep 29, 2023 Defra's Farming Futures Automation and Robotics competition winners announced By Robert Carpmael In the Farming Innovation Programme's 17th Competition since October 2021, 19 winners have been announced as the recipients of a share of...
Sep 14, 2023 Marks & Clerk in the news: ‘A win for innovation across Europe’: UK re-entry into EU Horizon welcomed By M&C Newsroom Researchers are celebrating the news that the UK has re-joined the Horizon Europe research programme as an associate member. Government...
Sep 07, 2023 UK rejoins Horizon and Copernicus programmes By Graham Burnett-Hall In a boost to UK research that will be welcomed, not just by scientists based in the United Kingdom, but by research groups across...
Jul 25, 2023 Single malt Welsh whisky becomes the first spirit to get GI status post Brexit By Kirsten Gilbert The application to add single malt Welsh whisky to the list of protected terms was made on 13 August 2021. The application was made by...
Jul 05, 2023 Whisky Business: The importance of brand protection in a competitive market published by Innovations in Food Technology By M&C Newsroom The global buzz around Scotch Whisky shows no sign of abating. The value of Scotch Whisky exports hit £6.2bn in 2022. Bottles of Scotch...