Commercially focussed Chartered Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys & European Patent Attorneys providing intellectual property (IP) services.

York / Newcastle
Joined September 2011
In the latest episode of 'Bring Your Product Idea to Life', host Vicki Weinberg speaks with @Secernallp's Sam Turton, to tackle a common misconception: does registering a company name, buying a domain, or securing a social handle automatically give you trade mark protection?
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Jason Boakes and Jonathan Roberts have arrived for @AIPPI_ORG in #Hamburg and are looking forward to connecting with fellow intellectual property professionals, sharing insights, and catching up with clients and colleagues throughout the event. #AIPPI #IP
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Early interpretation of G1/25 by the @EPOorg Boards of Appeal suggests a softening of the EPO’s stance on description amendments. secerna.com/insights/news/ea…
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A recent decision from the #USCourtofAppeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) serves as a timely reminder of how critical #patent marking compliance really is, even when licensees are created through settlement agreements. Read our full article: secerna.com/insights/news/vd…
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Only 3 weeks to go until @ELRIG_SCIENCE Drug Discovery 2026! Secerna will be exhibiting at ELRIG Drug Discovery 2026 (LONDON EXCEL) on 14 – 15 October 2026. Stand D11
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Unified Patent Court (#UPC) Opt-Outs: Why Timing Matters A recent order from the UPC’s Paris Central Division (Omnia Technologies v Sidel Participations) suggests European #patent applicants may need to rethink their opt-out timeline. secerna.com/insights/news/un…
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Beyond the Science: Five Intellectual Property Challenges Facing Thermostable Vaccine Developers secerna.com/insights/news/be… #IP #Patents #Drug #Vaccine #DrugDevelopment
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Our latest article explores the #patents, standards and #IP considerations behind safe #solar observation, and what this can tell us about protecting technical innovation more broadly. secerna.com/insights/news/th… #eclipse #solareclipse
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Generative #AI and Intellectual Property: The Hidden #Risks Innovators Need to Know 💡 Where AI is used, it is imperative that it is being used in an environment that protects confidential information and supports a robust #intellectualproperty strategy. secerna.com/insights/news/ge…
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Secerna strengthens #Physics and #Engineering team with dual appointments. Secerna is pleased to announce the appointment of Part Qualified #Patent Attorney, Ethan McHugo, and Trainee Patent Attorney, Joseph Lawton. secerna.com/insights/news/se…
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As of 01 July 2026, Phase II of the European Design Reform package is officially in effect, bringing major modernisations to the @EU_IPO filing process. secerna.com/insights/news/eu…
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𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 #𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛26 𝐢𝐧 #𝐋𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤? @Secernallp's Jonathan Roberts and Melvyn Ansell are attending @Climb_UK CLIMB 26 at the Royal Armouries on the 1st and 2nd of July. secerna.com/insights/news/co…
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Mark Your Calendars! BIO International takes place next week! @Secernallp's Charlotte Watkins and Huw Jenkins are heading off to #SanDiego this weekend for the @IAmBiotech #BIO2026 International Convention (June 22-25). secerna.com/insights/news/se…
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Secerna Celebrates Sixth Consecutive Recognition in IAM Patent 1000 Rankings | @IAM_Alerts #Patents secerna.com/insights/news/se…
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Beyond the Spotlight: #TradeMarks, #AI #Deepfakes and the New Battle Over Likeness Rights. LEarn more about protecting your #brand. secerna.com/insights/news/be…
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Explore why prior art searches are the foundation of any successful R&D strategy: secerna.com/insights/news/wh… #IntellectualProperty #SME #RandD #Secerna #IPStrategy #PriorArt #Business
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Want to see how your technical background translates into the world of law? Secerna’s annual #TasterDay gives #STEM students (Undergraduate to PhD) a "behind-the-scenes" look at life in #IntellectualProperty. Find out more: secerna.com/insights/news/di…
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𝐔𝐊 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 (#ANNs) Learn more about the landmark ruling: lnkd.in/eBkc9sUD #Patents #UKIPO #EPO #IntellectualProperty #AI #UKSC
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Use it or Lose it: A reminder to the holders of Comparable Registrations With less that 2 weeks to go until the new year, now is the time to ensure your #UK #IPstrategy is robust. secerna.com/insights/news/us…
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