We all know or work with people who can be difficult to deal with and even talk to, and we all know or work with other people who are a joy to be around and who make the working day a little brighter. Some of those difficult people will be highly competent in their field; their technical knowledge will be deeper than most - and they will know it.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains one of the greatest global health threats of our time. According to the World Health Organization, antibiotic-resistant infections are directly responsible for an estimated 1.27m deaths globally every year, and data from the Global Research on Antimicrobial Resistance (GRAM) Project forecasts 39m deaths between 2025 and 2050, if decisive action isn’t taken.
From drug discovery to advanced materials, digital technologies are redefining how innovation happens. In digital chemistry, chemical databases and predictive models are often key company assets. Effective protection of such assets requires a thoughtful and multi-layered IP strategy.