Gene Editing:

CRISPR breakthroughs highlight IP questions

There have been some exciting announcements about the application of CRISPR-Cas9 type gene-editing technology to treat serious illnesses recently. But this complex and rapidly evolving area of medicine raises some challenging IP issues.

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Sustainability

Sustainability is a hugely prominent technological sector as public consciousness, awareness and engagement with the ‘green agenda’ grows. As consumers, our behaviour can have a significant environmental impact and this has prompted substantial strategic and financial support from national governments and the UN as they look to industry to develop sustainable solutions, products and technologies.

Women and IP

a continuing journey

It is over 30 years since Judith Caldwell (Partner) joined the IP profession. As next year’s World IP Day on 26 April will focus on women and IP, this is a good time to reflect on the progress made, and what steps we still need to take to improve diversity in our profession.

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Precision medicine

An emerging approach for disease treatment and prevention, rich with innovation and development.

Science Fiction to Science Fact:

Are We Nearly There with Fusion?

Research into fusion power has been ongoing for many years, and recently both private and government organisations have been seeking to make fusion power a reality. Are we nearly there with this clean energy source?

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Emerging digital technologies

Often referred to as a Fourth Industrial Revolution, emerging digital technologies which blend physical systems and digital technologies together are playing a more significant role in our everyday lives.