28 Jun, 2024 M&C in the news: Brand reputation in the age of finfluencers and navigating FCA regulations By M&C Newsroom Finfluencers remain a hot topic… In an article addressing issues related to the increasing presence of influencers in the financial...
25 Jun, 2024 M&C in the news: Making IP rights more accessible: A new era for the European Patent Office By M&C Newsroom IP protection often feels unaffordable for start-ups, with many SME's feeling reluctant to devote funds towards uncertain patent...
24 Jun, 2024 M&C in the news: Finfluencers and the FCA: protecting brand intellectual property By M&C Newsroom Influencers can now be found in every facet of consumer product marketing, and, as social media has become an ingrained part of daily...
14 Jun, 2024 M&C in the news: Proposed EU ban on gene-edited crop patents prompts dispute By M&C Newsroom Great to see Marks & Clerk featured in a recent Financial Times article discussing the evolving landscape of gene-edited crops in Europe....
29 May, 2024 M&C in the news: The power of protection: how IP assets can fuel startup growth By M&C Newsroom Thinking about intellectual property (IP) costs as an investment, not an expense, is key to a business's long-term success. This...
24 May, 2024 M&C in the news: Hi Barbie! What can the F&B industry learn from Heinz’ summer brand deal? By M&C Newsroom Riding the wave of last summer's Barbie craze, Heinz has launched a limited-edition Barbiecue sauce. As Barbie herself turns 65 this...
17 May, 2024 M&C in the news: UK trademark law may further diverge from EU standards By M&C Newsroom While Brexit may seem to have been "done" in January 2021, lawmakers have continued working on legislation that would effectively remove...
19 Apr, 2024 M&C in the news: Pond Power: Algae’s role in ending fossil fuels By M&C Newsroom Ahead of Earth Day and World IP Day next week, which is focused on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we are delighted to see the...
03 Apr, 2024 M&C in the news: A boost for ‘micro-entities’ as the EPO lowers barriers By M&C Newsroom From this week, eligible micro-entities will enjoy a 30% reduction in various patent prosecution fees. This scheme expands support beyond...
27 Mar, 2024 M&C in the news: Marks & Clerk Hires IP Pro From Wynne-Jones In Birmingham By M&C Newsroom Last month we were delighted to welcome Martin Hyden back to Marks & Clerk as a partner in our Birmingham office. In this interview with...
14 Mar, 2024 M&C in the news: Medtech & IP Expertise group launches on LinkedIn By Naomi Butson Earlier this month we launched a new special interest group on LinkedIn for anyone who is interested in medical technology and...
13 Mar, 2024 M&C in the news: Hitting the right note: Using AI to extract health data from sound By M&C Newsroom Marks & Clerk Cambridge is pleased to bring readers a new content series on innovation in the city: Racing Ahead! The first article by...