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Patents protect the features and process that make things work. A patent can only be granted for something that is new and inventive. A patent has to be renewed every year but can last for up to 20 years.

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.

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.

 Belfast-based ARC Regulatory talks top tips for safeguarding IP 

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Image: ARC Regulatory. L to R - David Ribeiro, COO; Seamus Kearney, CEO and Lindsey Bennie, Laboratory Manager. 

Specialist regulatory consultancy ARC Regulatory Limited has been a success story since its start in 2010. We spoke to ARC’s Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Heather Taylor, to find out more about the organisation’s rapid rise and how protecting its intellectual property (IP) has played a significant part in ARC’s growth journey.