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Sailing towards sustainability: reshaping maritime carbon capture

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Seabound's co-founders Alisha Fredriksson and Roujia Wen

Innovation in the climate tech space continues to accelerate as businesses seek solutions to our most pressing environmental challenges. Today we're highlighting Seabound, a UK-based start-up that's making waves with their pioneering carbon capture technology for ships: their innovative work has been recognised by the European Patent Office (EPO) as one of ten 'Tomorrow Shapers' in the global 2025 Young Inventors Prize competition.

Eye-P Protection

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A bust of Apollo, wearing modern sunglasses

The sun coming out means it’s time to don one of my favourite accessories. As I reorganise my cherished collection of shades, I can't help but marvel at how one pair is never enough. But have you ever wondered about the clever innovations that allow us to transform from squinting pedestrians to effortlessly cool individuals with a simple accessory?

Born in Britain: the innovators and inventions that helped win World War II 

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Union jack bunting hung across a street

Today we're shining a searchlight on some impressive wartime inventions. Britain has always been a nation of innovators, but in the lead up to and during World War II, British ingenuity led to innovation that formed the basis of inventions we still use today.

Music metadata matters: how to get paid and credited

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Rock band James and the Cold Gun members, James Joseph and James Biss live at Rock For People Festival Main stage in Czech Republic. Image credit: Luke Shadrick.

This year's World Intellectual Property Organization #WorldIPday theme is Music: feel the beat of IP, which is a great opportunity to highlight the important work being done by the UK music industry and IPO to help music creators get credited and paid accurately. PRS for Music, PPL and UK rock band, James And The Cold Gun tell us more.

Spinning lies: the rise of fake vinyl and how industry is fighting back  

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Collection of LP vinyl records

Record Store Day is held every year in April and honours the special role independent record shops hold in their local communities. In the UK, over 270 stores participate in every corner of the country.  

The IPO is supporting Record Store Day by encouraging you to buy your vinyl from reputable retailers to avoid being tricked by scammers.

LEGOcy in the making: an IP story

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Assorted multicolour LEGO bricks

There's something magical about watching your children's imagination come alive through LEGO, and there's a fascinating story behind these beloved bricks. From a small Danish woodworking shop to a global brand, intellectual property has played a crucial role in protecting their innovation along the way.

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