By Iain Russell, Patent Attorney and Director at Russell IP (BSc, CPA, EPA, FRSA — 20 years’ experience in computer-implemented inventions and music technology). IP Insurance: An Option Worth Knowing About A question we are sometimes asked, particularly by those new to patents, is what the point is in having a patent if you cannot afford to enforce it, or to defend an allegation that you infringe someone else’s rights. It is a fair concern: patent disputes can be expensive. One option that some businesses may not be aware of is intellectual property (IP) insurance. Important note: Our expertise is

By Iain Russell, Patent Attorney and Director at Russell IP (BSc, CPA, EPA, FRSA – 20 years’ experience in computer-implemented inventions and music technology). What Does A New UK Government Study Reveal About AI Patents? Published: September 2026 | Last updated: September 2026 A recent government-backed study in the UK has found that AI-related patent applications rose from 5.2% of all US patent applications filed in 2014 to 20.3% in 2023. In other words, AI patent applications now make up roughly one in five filings in the US. The finding comes from a study called AI Skills for Life and