Can CRISPR and RNAi help us develop new and more sustainable fruits and vegetables?
Gene editing technologies like CRISPR and RNA interference (RNAi) are revolutionising agriculture.
IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals 2025
We’re proud to share that Potter Clarkson has once again been ranked among the world’s leading patent firms in the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2025.
New Swedish Patent Act
On 1 January 2025, a new and modernised Swedish Patent Act entered into force, replacing the Patent Act from 1967.
Formula 1's next engine formula: power, politics, and patents
Formula 1 is on the cusp of a significant transformation, with the sport considering drastic changes for its next set of engine regulations. Ethan Silverstone, patent attorney and former F1 engineer, considers the strategic IP decisions going on behind the scenes.
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€90 million in counterfeit food and drink seized: a wake-up call for IP and public health in the EU
A new report from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), released in June 2025, has laid bare the growing scale and sophistication of food and drink counterfeiting across Europe. The coordinated effort, carried out by Europol and Interpol, resulted in the seizure of over €90 million worth of counterfeit food and beverages in 2024. This included 22,000 tonnes of fake food and more than 850,000 litres of alcoholic drinks.
The growth of plant-based foods: lessons from the FDA’s draft guidance and opportunities for the EU
The plant-based food market is growing rapidly, with consumers increasingly and actively seeking sustainable, ethical, and health-conscious alternatives. However, as this industry expands, so does the challenge of ensuring transparent and accurate labelling.
The future of aquaculture and IP
Aquaculture, also known as fish farming or aquafarming, is the rearing of aquatic species in a closed or controlled environment specifically for human consumption.
The rise and rise of functional chocolate
The term ‘functional chocolate’ could well be new to you, but as we continue to look for healthier alternatives to the treats we all love, it is a term that you are likely to become more familiar with in the very near future.
Food waste powers new battery breakthrough
Researchers at the University of New South Wales have discovered that wine and coffee byproducts could revolutionise battery technology. This innovative approach not only promises to make batteries more efficient and eco-friendly but also addresses significant sustainability concerns.
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.
Food fraud and counterfeiting in the EU: An analysis of recent trends
Food fraud and counterfeiting are still significant challenges within the European Union, with far-reaching consequences for consumer trust, public health, and the integrity of the foodtech and agritech sectors.
The importance of transparent vegan labelling and the risk of greenwashing in the chocolate industry
In recent years, the demand for vegan products has surged, driven by growing consumer awareness of animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and personal health. However, with this increase in demand comes the challenge of accurately labelling vegan products, not to mention the associated risk of greenwashing.
Alt-chocolate: How confectioners are finding more sustainable ways of producing chocolate
As both climate change and increased environmental pressures continue to make traditional cocoa production increasingly unsustainable, confectioners are making even greater efforts to find more sustainable ways of producing chocolate.
The impact of healthwashing: Why honest labelling matters in the confectionery industry
On the basis of two new cases from the US courts, we have, as a follow-up on our previous article on health-washing, dived into current EU practice to shed light on misleading health claims in the confectionery industry.
Haribo's Gummy Bear: More triumphs and trials in trade mark protection in the food and drink industry
The story of part German/part Danish company Haribo's signature gummy bear is a fascinating tale of trade mark protection and legal disputes in the food and drink industry.