Where are the Women?

The Innovation Gender Gap

Women are still vastly underrepresented in patent filings, being named inventors for less than 18% of international patent applications. Amelia Ross explores more about the gender gap in her latest article.

Leading the way in life sciences IP

Q&A with Laura Kehoe

We spoke to Laura Kehoe, a Partner in Keltie’s Life Sciences and Chemistry team, about her path into the profession, what sets Keltie apart in this fast-moving sector, and how she helps clients build resilient, investor-ready IP strategies at every stage of their journey.

Setting your IP strategy - Part II

Monetisation of IP

Businesses may be deterred from taking steps to acquire IP rights because of the associated costs; however, when acquired strategically, IP rights can provide a substantial revenue stream. Following on from the first article in this series, the following considers how patents, trade secrets, and more may be monetised in practice, particularly in the field of AI.

Edwards vs Meril

Case at the Unified Patent Court

In this article, Molly Yau looks at the Edwards vs Meril case at the Unified Patent Court, and explores its procedural implications.

New UKIPO Practice Amendment

On overly broad specifications and bad faith

The UKIPO has issued a new Practice Amendment Notice (PAN 1/25) in response to the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in the case SkyKick UK Ltd v Sky Ltd (2024 UKSC 36).