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Wishing you a joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year

As we reflect on the year that has passed, we would like to thank you for your continued trust and collaboration. As the festive season approaches, the team at Secerna wishes you a joyful holiday season and a successful New Year ahead, filled with innovation, creativity, and ground-breaking endeavours.

Secerna Strengthens Expertise in Immunology and Cancer Therapeutics with New Trainee Patent Attorney

D-robe’s ‘genericide’ claims in trade mark battle with Dryrobe

The popular outdoor clothing company Dryrobe has been successful in its trade mark infringement claim against its competitor ‘D-robe’ (trading as Caesr Group Limited) in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC).

Protect Your Global Brand: Essential Trade Mark Services

In today's globalised marketplace, a strong brand is more than just a name or logo. It's a powerful asset, a beacon of recognition for customers, and a crucial element in building a thriving business. Yet many businesses, regardless of size, overlook the importance of safeguarding this valuable intangible property.  

Major Financial Overhaul: Significant UPC Fee Increase Effective 1 January 2026

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is set to introduce a substantial revision of its Table of Court Fees, applying to all new proceedings filed from 1 January 2026.

Launch Your Career as a Trainee Patent Attorney (Physics/ICT/Electronics)

We are seeking a talented and ambitious Trainee Patent Attorney to join our thriving physics and engineering team in our York office. This is an exceptional opportunity for a recent graduate or post-graduate to launch their career in intellectual property, working on cutting-edge technologies.

Contrasting Patent Rulings: Apple Secures Appeal Win and Faces $634 Million Verdict

Recent activity within the U.S. judicial system has produced sharply divergent outcomes for Apple Inc. in its ongoing intellectual property battles. The company has secured a significant procedural win at the Supreme Court even as a federal jury delivered a substantial infringement verdict against it. Taken together, these decisions underscore the complex and often unpredictable path of high-stakes patent litigation for major technology firms.

Getty Images v Stability AI: Victory for AI Platform in landmark High Court ruling

On 4 November 2025, the UK High Court handed down its much-anticipated ruling in Getty Images v Stability AI (see here), with Stability AI scoring a significant victory with potentially significant ramifications. Nonetheless, many unanswered questions remain with respect to how the IP regime manages the training and output of AI platforms, with the interests of AI developers being balanced against those of rights holders.

The Critical Timing of Intellectual Property (IP) Protection

For any business built on innovation, launch day is both exciting and risky. It is the point where ideas meet the market, but it is also where a single misstep can cost you potential registrable Intellectual Property (IP) rights. This article will help you discover what steps you must take to ensure you do not reveal anything too soon.