In a world where we are more and more reliant on online security — are we safe against cyberattack? — 29th May 2021 Back on 7th May, Colonial Pipeline, an American oil pipeline system that originates in Houston, Texas, and carries fuel to large parts of the South-eastern United States, suffered a ransomware cyberattack that impacted computerised equipment managing the pipeline. The company were forced to halt all pipeline operations…

It’s Cup Final day and we’re looking at the IP of VAR — 15th May 2021 This afternoon Leicester City and Chelsea will battle it out for the FA Cup, which, as it was first contested during the 1871–72 season, is the oldest club competition in the world.

Later this afternoon the nation will mourn the passing, and celebrate the life, of one of its longest serving public servants — HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh — 17th April 2021 Creative. Imaginative Inventive. Innovative. Probably not be the first words you think of when hearing the name ‘Prince Philip’. Dry, witty and sarcastic are more likely to be some of the adjectives that spring to mind, and it’s his famous dry sense of humour that would explain…

We’re all getting jabbed, but how does it work? — 3rd April 2021 That feeling of finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel is shining bright around Patently at the moment. …

NASA’s newest Martian Rover has begun it’s mission to explore the Red Planet. — 20th March 2021 NASA’s Perseverance Rover, affectionally known as ‘Percy’, has successfully completed a 6.5m test drive on Mars; and if 6.5 meters doesn’t sound impressive, just remember that the Red Planet is over 225 BILLION meters away from Earth! The rover ventured out of its landing site in the…

This international women’s day we remember a true trailblazer, mathematics genius and NASA icon. — 6th March 2021 This Monday (8 March) is International Women’s day, a day when we celebrate the amazing social, cultural, economic and political achievements of women — while also campaigning for greater progress towards gender equality. “We cannot all succeed, when half of us are held back.” -Malala Yousafzai

It was Pancake day last week, how has the humble treat shaped UK trademark law? — 20th February 2021 We have a few new members of the Patently family who originate from across the pond, and they’d never heard of ‘Pancake Day’. …

Online juggernaut ASOS has just bought some of the biggest names in the UK fashion retail. — 6th February 2021 Online fashion retailer ASOS is the new owner of Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and the activewear brand HIIT after a £330m deal last week. …

It’s Burns Night next week so let’s have a look at a IP around everyone’s favourite Scottish export… — 23rd January 2021 The world of whisky is full of buzzwords and terminology, from Scotch and single malts, to bourbons and blends. But one point that causes much confusion is the fact that the drink is sometimes spelled ‘whisky’ and at other times ‘whiskey’. So what’s the difference? …