Join Senior Associate, Huw Jenkins, and European Patent Attorney, John Harbottle, at Biotech & Beers from 5:30pm in Newcastle.

Biotech and Beer events contribute to a community of like-minded leaders who are focused upon real company growth in life sciences and offer opportunities for peer group support. It is a great space for some social networking to meet new contacts, compare notes and catch up in a pleasant and relaxed setting.

Secerna will be exhibiting at ELRIG Drug Discovery 2025: A festival of life science. The event will have scientific tracks covering topics such as Translating ideas into Therapies, Chemical Biology and Omics as well as Advanced Models for Drug Discovery.

The conference will be hosting scientific content from partners such as SLAS, the British Pharmacological Society, and the Royal Society of Chemistry.  Central to this festival of life sciences is the exhibition hall where attendees will have the opportunity to meet with, engage and learn from the leaders in drug discovery as well as leading product suppliers. Further details coming soon. 

The Export Support Roadshows offers businesses a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights from a range of experts and hear directly from local business owners who have already seen positive results from their export journeys. Secerna is delighted to be involved in this initiative. 

George McCanney, a Secerna Patent Attorney, is set to attend the Diagnostics North East 2025 conference at The Catalyst in Newcastle upon Tyne on October 3, 2025. He will be on hand to answer questions regarding intellectual property.

The conference will feature experts in the field of diagnostics, who will be discussing the latest trends and innovations that are shaping the future of healthcare.

Please contact us if you would like to arrange a meeting with George during the event.

Join Innovate UK Business Growth in Partnership with City of York Council for a session packed with real-world advice, lived experiences, and practical takeaways to help you move forward with confidence.

Secerna Patent Attorney, Jonathan Roberts will be on hand to answer questions concerning intellectual property.  

This event, delivered by industry insiders, experts, advisors and businesses that have been in your shoes, will help you clarify what the right approach might be for your business.

This webinar will provide insights into the workings of the Patent Box regime and outline the potential benefits of the regime and how they may help your business.

The UK’s patent box regime is a generous and often underclaimed relief introduced to incentivise companies to retain and commercialise existing patents and develop new innovative patented products.

This webinar will be introduced by Huw Jenkins (a European and UK Patent Attorney Secerna LLP) and presented by Sahdia Raja (a Tax Incentives Senior Manager at S&W).

Meet Secerna Partners, Jason Boakes, and Charlotte Watkins at LSX USA Congress in Boston, USA from 16th-17th September, 2025.

Getting your intellectual property (IP) right is crucial when seeking investment. At Secerna, we know that many early-stage businesses underestimate how closely investors scrutinise their IP portfolio during due diligence, and a few common mistakes can derail a funding round.

Join us for a free webinar, IP Readiness for Investment: A Strategic Guide for Early-Stage Businesses, to make sure your IP is working for you.

Join us for an insightful webinar on Key Considerations for Dosage Regimen Patents at the EPO.

This is the inaugural event of the new SLW Chemistry and Biology Webinar Series, and Secerna Partner Charlotte Watkins and Senior Associate Hazel Robson will be the guest speakers.

They will be sharing their deep expertise on dosage regimens from both a small molecule and biological molecule perspective, highlighting potential divergent approaches at the European Patent Office.

Secerna Trade Mark Attorney, Sam Turton will be at the Tees Valley Business Summit on July 3rd at Teesside University.

If you're also attending, we'd love for you to connect with Sam to discuss trade mark filing strategies, portfolio maintenance, or trade mark infringement advice. Get in touch to arrange a meeting.

Meet with Secerna Partner, Charlotte Watkins and Senior Associate, Huw Jenkins from June 16-19 at BIO International Convention in Boston. 

Meet Secerna's European Patent Attorney, John Harbottle, and Part Qualified Patent Attorney, Niamh Crabtree, who will be attending the 2025 BioFocus Conference on Wednesday 11th June at The Catalyst, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle.

If you would like to arrange a meeting with John and Niamh to discuss any intellectual property questions you may have, please get in touch. 

Join us on Wednesday, May 28th (8-10am) at York St John University in York for light bites, refreshments and to learn more about how IP is integral to your business growth.

Secerna Partner, Jason Boakes will be in San Diego from May 17th to 21st. During his time there, he will be available to discuss a range of intellectual property matters. If you are interested in scheduling a meeting with Jason to explore potential collaborations or address any IP-related inquiries, please contact us at your earliest convenience

This webinar will equip you with the knowledge to leverage IP for competitive advantage, investor attraction, and long-term business growth, ultimately showing you how a strategic approach to IP can be the difference between success and missed opportunities.

Date: Thursday 24 April

Time: 10:00-11:00

This session will be hosted on Zoom.

Meet John Harbottle and Melvyn Ansell at VentureFest North East on 18th March 2025 at Civic Centre, Newcastle. 

VentureFest North East is a leading innovation conference offering a range of opportunities for regional businesses to Connect, Innovate and Grow.

Secerna’s Sam Turton, a UK Chartered Trade Mark Attorney, will be giving a talk at Durham University on life as a Trade Mark Attorney.

Sam will discuss what being a Trade Mark Attorney entails and outline the rigorous process to obtain qualification. Sam will also cover some recent UK trade mark case law and developments.

The talk is open to any undergraduate or postgraduate students who wish to learn more about a career in this dynamic profession. Sam will be on hand to answer any questions that you may have.

Place: Durham University, Calman Learning Centre, Ground Floor, CLC 013.

Time: 14th March 5pm.

Meet Secerna Partner, Jason Boakes and Patent Attorney, Melvyn Ansell, at the NEPIC Connect Cluster Meeting is at the Wilton Centre on March 13th 2025. 

Cluster Connect is NEPIC Member's opportunity to catch up with other members, hear the latest news, promote developments and network.

We are pleased to announce that Secerna Patent Attorney, Melvyn Ansell, will be a speaker at NEPIC’s Pharma Connect - Supply Chain Showcase on Tuesday 25th February at East Durham College.

Location: East Durham College | Willerby Grove, Peterlee, SR8 2RN

Date: Tuesday 25th February at1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join Senior Associate Dr Huw Jenkins, and Part Qualified Patent Attorney, Niamh Crabtree at Agri-Tech Expo North by Agri-Sense UK from 9:30am.

Agri-Tech Expo North is where farmers and tech enthusiasts come together to explore the latest innovations in agriculture technology.

Location: Pavilions Of Harrogate, Regional Agricultural Centre, Great Yorkshire Showground Harrogate, HG2 8NZ.

Time: Tuesday 25th February, 09:30-3pm.

Join Senior Associate, Huw Jenkins, and European Patent Attorney, John Harbottle, at Biotech & Beers from 5:30pm in Newcastle.

Biotech and Beer events contribute to a community of like-minded leaders who are focused upon real company growth in life sciences and offer opportunities for peer group support. It is a great space for some social networking to meet new contacts, compare notes and catch up in a pleasant and relaxed setting.