Geothermal energy
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Geothermal Energy: Germany’s Potential for Carbon-Neutral Heating

Geothermal Energy: Germany’s Potential for Carbon-Neutral Heating 

Geothermal energy is being hailed as a promising solution for renewable heating in Germany, with significant potential to reduce carbon emissions. Munich, home to the famous Oktoberfest, is utilising geothermal energy by extracting hot water from underground sources beneath the fairground, powering a massive geothermal plant that supplies heat to around 80,000 local residents. This hidden energy source has gained attention as Germany grapples with how to transition away from gas-fired boilers in new homes, a move aimed at curbing CO2 emissions from the heating sector.  More…

IP Licensing
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The Ultimate Guide to IP Licensing

The Ultimate Guide to IP Licensing 

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, intellectual property (IP) plays a crucial role in driving innovation and fostering growth. For creators and businesses looking to capitalise on their inventions, brands, and creative works, IP licensing offers a strategic pathway to expand their market reach and generate revenue. This comprehensive guide will delve into the intricacies of IP licensing, exploring its various types, conditions, advantages, and potential pitfalls, while also providing insights into crafting successful licensing agreements and IP strategies. 

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The Advantages of an Effective IP Strategy

The Advantages of an Effective IP Strategy

In today’s highly competitive business landscape, intellectual property (IP) has become a valuable asset for companies across various industries. Having a well-defined IP strategy can offer numerous advantages, ranging from protecting your ideas and innovations to generating additional revenue streams. In this article, we will explore the benefits of having an effective IP strategy and provide insights into developing and implementing one for your business. More…

Intellectual property law in UK
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A Guide to Intellectual Property Law in the UK

A Guide to Intellectual Property Law in the UK

Intellectual Property Law in the UK covers various forms of protection including trademarks, patents, designs, copyright and trade secrets. They enable businesses and innovators to protect their rights but can be difficult to understand and navigate for non-experts. In this guide we explain the different types of intellectual property necessary to protect your ideas. More…

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World Ocean Day: Protecting and restoring coral reefs

World Ocean Day: Protecting and restoring coral reefs 

 

World Ocean Day takes place annually on the 8th of June and aims to unite and rally the world to protect and restore our planet. The Day supports collaborative conservation, working with its global network of youth and organisational leaders in over 150 countries. Coral reefs are one of the most diverse and important ecosystems on Earth. They provide food and shelter for a wide variety of marine life, and they also play a vital role in protecting coastlines from erosion. However, coral reefs are under threat from global warming and need to be protected and restored.  More…

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Minesoft updates

Minesoft updates

It’s an exciting time to be working at Minesoft with the last few months really gearing towards the future and we have some important updates to share with you! The global Minesoft team has been working incredibly hard behind the scenes, preparing for the launch of Minesoft Origin, our new AI-powered patent search platform. Officially launched in April, Minesoft Origin incorporates artificial intelligence that uses Natural Language Processing to simplify patent searching and facilitate the review of patent documents for R&D and IP Legal professionals.   More…

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New PatBase enhancements

New PatBase Enhancements  

 

The Minesoft development team has been working hard on new PatBase enhancements to provide users with useful features to help with their patent searching needs. These include a new Patent Valuation System and Insights tab to help understand the potential value of a patent, recently added EP Designs documents which can be easily searched for using a kind code, and a new Unified Patent Court legal event code.  More…

solar energy liquid fuel
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Harnessing the power of the sun: Using solar energy to produce carbon-free liquid fuel

Harnessing the power of the sun: Using solar energy to produce carbon-free liquid fuel 

 

Solar energy has emerged as a critical solution in the global fight against climate change. While much progress has been made in the production of electricity from renewable energy sources, the production of chemical fuels from renewable sources remains a significant challenge. The Sun-To-X project is a consortium of nine partners that aims to use solar energy to produce non-toxic, energy-dense, carbon-free liquid fuel that can be used in transport and energy storage.  More…

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