Secerna Recognised in Prestigious IAM Patent 1000 Rankings & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…

James Bond franchise owners request more time to defend control of 007 spy name

Exclusive: Dubai-based property developer has challenged trademark registrations over lack of use.

The power of organoids – advances in disease modelling research

In March 2025, the first Cambridge Human Organoid Symposium took place at Jesus College, Cambridge. Having attended, trainee patent attorney Oliver Herd shares the latest research findings presented.

Diversity by Design or Necessity? The Intriguing Pattern Emerging in UPC Victories

Early data from the Unified Patent Court suggests some emerging trends – and raises some interesting questions.

UPC confirms jurisdiction to hear cases on the infringement of non-UP national designations of a patent

The UPC Paris Local Division has ruled that it has jurisdiction to determine infringement of designations of a European patent which are not UP territories and non-EU states by defendants which are not domiciled in the EU or a UPC contracting member state.

Secerna LLP Celebrates Fifth Consecutive Recognition in Prestigious IAM Patent 1000 Rankings

Secerna LLP is delighted to announce its continued recognition in the highly respectedIAM Patent 1000 directory for an impressive fifth year in a row. This sustained acknowledgement solidifies Secerna’s standing as a leading firm in patent prosecution, a testament to its unwavering commitment to excellence and the exceptional expertise of its partners and dedicated team.