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Sector: Energy and green technologies

September 14, 2026

From lab to manufacturing: why scale-up can create new patent opportunities

Discover why some of the most valuable patents in advanced materials, batteries, chemicals and green technologies emerge during scale-up from lab success to commercial manufacturing.

September 8, 2026

Intellectual property challenges for university spin-outs in chemistry and climate technology

From ownership and licensing to patents and publications, effective IP strategy is vital for university spin-outs. Learn how to protect innovation and support commercial success.

August 13, 2026

Growth in advanced materials, coatings innovation and food technology reshapes the European patent landscape

EPO patent filings show strong growth in materials, food technology, coatings and surface technologies, highlighting innovation driven by sustainability and advanced manufacturing.

April 22, 2026

Earth Day 2026

With e-waste up 82% since 2010, biodegradable batteries offer a sustainable path forward. We explore advances in 3D-printed polymers and zinc-based “Ziggy” batteries for a greener future.

March 5, 2026

Generation vs innovation: an analysis of UK electricity generation and energy sector patent applications for 2025

The National Energy System Operator 2025 review shows renewables supplying 44% of UK electricity. Yet patent filings tell a different story, with gas leading innovation despite wind topping generation.

February 6, 2025

EPO announces surge in inventions for electricity grids: smart grid technologies dominate and patent filings prioritised by startups in this sector

At the end of last year, the EPO, in connection with the International Energy Agency (IEA), announced a study charting the rapid

May 24, 2024

Fast track patent programmes for green technology

The importance of green technology to society has seen the implementation a number of fast-track patent programmes for green technology by patent