Potter Clarkson partners with Sustainable Ventures to support climate tech innovation
We are very pleased to announce we have partnered with Sustainable Ventures, Europe’s largest climate tech ecosystem.
CJEU swiftly deals with Genmab SPC application in reasoned order
The CJEU has handled the Hungarian referral in case C-181/24 with a straightforward confirmation that an application for a SPC must be based on the first marketing authorisation for the product.
The Danish Consumer Ombudsman publishes new recommendations to help businesses avoid greenwashing claims
The Danish Consumer Ombudsman very recently published new recommendations relating to environmental marketing designed to help businesses avoid greenwashing.
Greenwashing in cosmetics: The evolution of the cosmetics industry and the likely impact of approaching EU regulations
In recent years, greenwashing in cosmetics has come under increased legal scrutiny.
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Our patent attorneys in Copenhagen will help you maximise the value of your innovation
If your next invention is going to have the commercial impact it should, you will need to correctly identify, protect, exploit, and enforce it. This is exactly what Potter Clarkson’s patent attorneys in Copenhagen do.
How can we use data to help decarbonise ports?
Global shipping makes up about 2-3% of global carbon emissions. Although that might not sound like a lot, it is unfortunately 2-3% of quite an alarmingly high number. Big data can and should be used to help propel the decarbonisation process of the maritime industry towards its ambitious climate targets.
Can anti-fouling innovations help shipping become more environmentally friendly?
Let’s take a dive into the innovative anti-fouling technologies designed to make our ships cleaner and greener.
Can biofuels help shipping achieve a greener future?
Currently, the emissions produced by the shipping industry are the same as the aviation industry. Put into context, this is roughly equivalent to the entire output of Germany. More worryingly, this set to rise along with increasing demand for global merchant shipping.
Decarbonising shipping: cleantech propulsion technologies
Shipping produces nearly 2% of global greenhouse gas emissions. While this is about seven times less than emissions from road transport, in the current climate crisis it is still nearly 2% too much.
The need for accurate data collection practices, and some innovation opportunities within the maritime industry
We all love boats. From a kayak to a container ship, there’s just something great about being on the water. We also all love receiving our goods quickly, cheaply and with minimal environmental impact.
The rising tide of seaweed patents
Let’s delve deeper into the many applications relating to seaweed which are sculpting the patent landscape.
Standard Essential Patents and their role in green tech evolution
In this article, we explore the potential for standard essential patents to accelerate innovation in green technologies, in turn helping to shape a more sustainable global economy.
How can trade secrets be used to better protect cleantech innovation?
Given the range of vital global issues it is attempting to resolve, cleantech has become an enormous umbrella that sits above every scientific discipline from the most complex biotechnology through to cutting edge digital tech.
Channelling innovation in greentech: UK IPO report spotlights industry leaders
Amidst the ongoing climate crisis and growing global push for sustainability, the UK government has released a ten-point plan for a green industrial revolution, bolstering efforts to meet the UK’s net zero greenhouse gas emissions pledge by 2050.
IEA publishes annual report: Outlook for electric vehicles in 2024 and beyond
This week, the International Energy Agency published their annual review on global developments in the electric vehicle industry.