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What SMEs and universities need to know about the Unified Patent Court and the Unitary Patent system
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) will be coming into effect as of 1 June 2023 and with it the possibility of obtaining a Unitary…
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Final call: RAEng Enterprise Fellowships open for applications until 27 February 2023
As we enter the final week, here is a reminder that applications for the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng)’s Enterprise Fellowships are open until…
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How can design rights become an integral part of your IP portfolio?
Registered designs are tailored to protect the aesthetics of any product, including the shape, contours, look and feel – even surface ornamentation. In the…
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What are some common misconceptions when it comes to IP?
Intellectual property (IP) can be a bit of a minefield at times, and a lot of features about the way that it works can…
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Is IP due diligence the answer for investors?
It has been hard to avoid the recent headlines following a spate of high-profile tech startup scandals, fooling even some of the most well-regarded…
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Green Channel – UKIPO’s free scheme to speed up prosecution and grant of patent applications to environmentally friendly technologies
The UK Intellectual Property Office’s (UKIPO) ‘Green Channel’ allows applicants to request accelerated processing of a patent application. No official fees are required and…
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Do you have a clear idea of who owns and controls all IP within your supply chain?
Ownership of intellectual property (IP) within a supply chain can provide significant advantages, including negotiating power and flexibility. It is therefore important to understand…
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How do you patent artificial intelligence inventions in the UK?
Whilst patents can be granted for a range of technologies, there are some areas that fall under the umbrella of ‘excluded matter’. Even though…
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European Inventor Awards 2023 are now open!
The award was first launched by the European Patent Office (EPO) in 2006 and celebrates innovation by rewarding inventors responsible for technological breakthroughs driving…
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