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Ownership of IP by UK branches of foreign companies
It is common for foreign companies to expand their operations into the UK through UK-based...
It is common for foreign companies to expand their operations into the UK through UK-based branch or subsidiary companies. Branch and subsidiary companies each - Read more
Increase in proportion of European patent applications filed by universities
A recent study has found that the percentage of patent applications filed by European univ...
A recent study has found that the percentage of patent applications filed by European universities at the European Patent Office (EPO) has risen from 6% in 2000 - Read more
Valuing your brand – How much is your trade mark worth and why is this important?
Whether it is a logo, slogan, or company name, trade marks help businesses differentiate t...
Whether it is a logo, slogan, or company name, trade marks help businesses differentiate their goods and services from those of their competitors, and, because - Read more
What is your intellectual property worth?
Company values are increasingly based on intangible assets and investment in knowledge. In...
Company values are increasingly based on intangible assets and investment in knowledge. Intellectual property (IP) can be a key part of the value of a company. - Read more
Gaining the upper hand against unjustified registered design takedowns
This article discusses how we help sellers on online marketplaces such as Amazon, Etsy, or...
This article discusses how we help sellers on online marketplaces such as Amazon, Etsy, or eBay who have received a takedown based on a clearly-invalid register - Read more
Domain takedowns: a virtual sword in the digital age.
In the digital era, where the internet has become the backbone of many a business, the con...
In the digital era, where the internet has become the backbone of many a business, the control of domain names has become a critical issue. To help regulate pro - Read more
“Patent pending”, “TM", “®” and “©” - What do these intellectual property symbols and terms mean and when can you use them?
Referring to one’s intellectual property can be highly advantageous for a plethora of reas...
Referring to one’s intellectual property can be highly advantageous for a plethora of reasons; however, it is paramount to ensure that all references to intelle - Read more
Court of Appeal ruling restores a stricter approach to artificial neural network inventions in the UK
The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court judgement regarding the patentability of a...
The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court judgement regarding the patentability of artificial neural network (ANN) inventions. The original High Court jud - Read more
SMEs: Don’t miss out on UKIPO’s new financial aid scheme
The UK Intellectual Property Office has now launched the IP Advance support scheme for sma...
The UK Intellectual Property Office has now launched the IP Advance support scheme for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), with up to £4,500 of funding a - Read more
PCT Yearly Review 2024
The 2024 PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) yearly review has been released with the special ...
The 2024 PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) yearly review has been released with the special theme of “the technological composition of PCT applications”. The use - Read more
Derby Business Games
In a packed summer schedule of tournaments, the sporting cognoscenti knew that the pinnacl...
In a packed summer schedule of tournaments, the sporting cognoscenti knew that the pinnacle of human athletic performance would be reached at the Derby Business - Read more
The UKIPO has softened its approach to patent applications relating to artificial neural networks, but for how long?
In May 2024, the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) updated its guidelines for examin...
In May 2024, the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) updated its guidelines for examining patent applications relating to artificial intelligence (AI) inven - Read more