Commercially focussed Chartered Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys & European Patent Attorneys providing intellectual property (IP) services to innovative companies. Our experienced IP professionals deliver exceptional service and tangible results.
Secerna is a firm of commercially focussed Chartered Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys & European Patent Attorneys. The team operates globally, representing and protecting the interests of multi-national corporations, FTSE and NYSE listed companies, universities, spin-out companies, small businesses and innovators worldwide.
We help our clients create and extract the maximum value from their intellectual property while minimizing costs, advising on the best IP strategies to meet their commercial goals. Our services include:
We represent our clients directly at the UK Intellectual Property Office, European Patent Office, and World International Property Organization in all aspects of intellectual property matters.
We build long-term business relationships with our clients, based on exceptional trust, teamwork and value for money.
We work hand in hand with you to find the best strategies to meet your business goals.
Our team combines considerable technical know-how and sector expertise with extensive commercial acumen.
On 24 June, the Supreme Court handed down its much-anticipated decision in Iconix Luxembourg Holdings SARL (Umbro) v Dream Pairs Europe Inc. The decision provides further clarity on the concept of ‘post-sale confusion’, whilst handing the Court of Appeal a judicial slap on the wrist for their intervention in the matter.
Read moreUnderstand the crucial legal challenges facing Artificial Neural Network (ANN) patent applications in the UK and Europe. With the UK Supreme Court set to rule in July 2025 on whether ANNs are "computer programs as such," this article highlights the far-reaching implications for AI innovation and patent strategy.
Read moreThe Supreme Court has refused Aldi permission to appeal against the landmark Court of Appeal ruling in the Thatchers v Aldi ‘Cloudy Lemon’ dispute. This decision definitively ends the legal saga, affirming that Aldi's 'Taurus Cloudy Cider Lemon' packaging took unfair advantage of Thatchers' trade mark. The ruling has major implications for retailers using ‘copycat’ packaging to freeride on established brands. It powerfully highlights why brand owners should register their packaging designs as trade marks, as Thatchers' proactive registration proved pivotal to their success.
Read moreThe Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office (EPO) today issued its decision in case G1/23. This pivotal decision, arising from a case involving the commercially available polymer “ENGAGE® 8400”, directly addresses a critical question: Can a product on the market be excluded from the state of the art (within the meaning of Article 54(2) EPC) solely because its composition or internal structure can’t be reproduced by a person skilled in the art?
Read moreBiobatteries are rapidly emerging as a transformative solution for sustainable energy storage, moving beyond the limitations of traditional, hazardous batteries. This innovative technology harnesses power from organic compounds, offering a renewable, biodegradable, and environmentally safer alternative. Crucially, patent protection plays a vital role in safeguarding these green innovations, accelerating their development, and attracting essential investment.
Read moreIt's an exciting time for the British railway industry, with significant government investment driving new advancements. The sector, with its deep roots in locations like York, continues to innovate, and patents have helped secure these crucial developments.
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