New IPO minister appointed with responsibility for IP & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…

New IPO minister appointed with responsibility for intellectual property

The Intellectual Property Office CEO has welcomed the new minister.

Mewburn Ellis Congratulates Prof. Shimon Sakaguchi on Nobel Prize for Treg Cell Discovery

Mewburn Ellis announce that Dr Shimon Sakaguchi, distinguished Professor at Osaka University’s Immunology Frontier Research Center, is one of the winners of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of Treg cells and their vital role in promoting peripheral immune tolerance and suppressing autoimmunity.

Boult remains top tier for Chambers and Partners 2026

Boult has been included in Band 1 by Chambers and Partners UK for both Patents and Trade Marks in its 2026 ranking.

Mathys & Squire Partner Claire Breheny featured in World Trademark Review

An interview with Partner Claire Breheny was recently featured in ‘Growing interest in non-alcoholic beverages opens new opportunities for brands’ by World Trademark Review.

Carpmaels & Ransford announces new Transactions Counsel

Carpmaels & Ransford announce that Simon Keevey-Kothari has been appointed as Counsel within the Transactions Team, effective from 1st October.