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Technology and Climate change
Key points The transition to green energy may reduce the cost of energy as renewable energy becomes cheaper than fossil fuels for most applications. Cheaper energy will support future technology. The environmental impact of technologies such as a...
Hydrogen – an explosive gas or the future of green energy?
The European Patent Office (EPO) and International Energy Agency (IEA) have co-authored a report on patenting technology related to hydrogen. Here, Tim Belcher, partner in EIP’s Elements team, digests aspects of the report relating to storage and...
Weathering IP challenges: how can patents help offshore wind innovators?
Over the past few years, a worldwide patent dispute has been rumbling between two giants of the renewables sector, GE and Siemens Gamesa. Although that storm has now subsided, following the recent settlement of all US and European litigation between th...
Seizing a greener future for the UK
The announcement this week from the UK Government of funding for new Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) schemes has had a mixed reception. It’s a shame the announcement was hand-in-hand with new oil and gas licenses, as if it’s a free pass fo...
Winds of Change: Taking Advantage of The New Unitary Patent
As the demand for renewable energy continues to grow, it becomes increasingly important for manufacturers of wind turbines to patent their technology. The new option of “Unitary effect” can provide a cost-effective route to protection in ma...
Are electric vehicles tackling climate change?
Governments across the world are encouraging the switch to electric vehicles as part of the global effort to combat climate change. California recently enacted regulations to require 100% of new vehicles sold in the state must be electric, hybrid or hy...
IP considerations arising from increased micro mobility competition
Following the Queen’s Speech, and years of consultations and lobbying from the micro mobility sector, it looks like the e-scooter industry is in for a bumper year. The vehicles have until now been legal to buy, yet illegal to use on the UK’...
Are open-source patent portfolios the key to the EV revolution?
The widespread rollout of electric vehicles is viewed as a crucial part of the UK’s green revolution. When discussing how this can be achieved, charging infrastructure is often cited as the key to ensuring the appeal and accessibility of electric vehic...