AI data centre cooling patents rise 50% & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…

Dehns successfully retains its Band 1 ranking in the Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys category of the latest Chambers rankings

Dehns announce that they have secured a Band 1 ranking in the Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys category of the latest Chambers UK 2026 guide. This recognition follows their recent success in the Legal 500 2026 rankings.

AI data centre cooling patents rise 50% amid energy concerns

Patent filings related to AI data centre cooling systems have increased by more than 50% since 2019, reflecting growing technology sector efforts to address the environmental impact of AI workloads, according to new data from Appleyard Lees.

J A Kemp awarded band one rankings in Chambers 2026

J A Kemp has been awarded band one rankings in the Chambers & Partners UK 2026 guide. The firm was once again recognised as a Band One Patent and Trade Mark Attorney firm, and partners, Ravi Srinivasan and James Fish, also retained their Band One rankings. Graham Lewis has been newly ranked for 2026, also achieving a Band One ranking.

2025 Global Innovation Index shows that the UK remains an innovation powerhouse

WIPO published the 2025 edition of their Global Innovation Index (GII), a report which compares the innovation performance of global economies based on indicators such as patent filings and high-tech exports.

Secerna LLP Hails Seas the Day’s Historic Pacific Crossing

Secerna LLP celebrate the monumental success of the Seas the Day Ocean Rowing Team, Jess Rowe and Miriam Payne, who have successfully completed their world record attempt to cross the entire Pacific Ocean after 165 days at sea.