by Matthew Cyrson | Sep 24, 2018 | Patents
From time to time the phrase ‘Poor Man’s Patent’ gets thrown around, seeming to imply there is a free or low-cost way of obtaining protection for your invention or idea. Below, we discuss what a ‘poor man’s patent’ actually is, and why it may destroy the...
by Matthew Cyrson | Jul 14, 2017 | Other Law, Patents
For those wanting to have widespread protection for their designs, filing for an International design application (also known as a Hague Agreement design) can seem like a tempting option. It allows for an owner of a design to file a single application and get...
by Matthew Cyrson | May 8, 2017 | News, Patents
Facebook has been making headlines in recent weeks concerning the broadcasting of a murder on its “Facebook Live” feature. However, one story you may not have heard is the announcement that Facebook is making a serious attempt to develop technology to read your mind....
by Matthew Cyrson | Feb 21, 2017 | IP Strategy, Patents, Trade Marks
To many people and businesses, the value of intellectual property can seem difficult to grasp. Everybody knows that I.P. can be profitable but, with something so inherently intangible, it may seem difficult to know how much to focus on it. Not only this but with...
by Matthew Cyrson | Jan 10, 2017 | Designs, Patents
Looking at patents filed by large technology companies is often a fun way of having a sneak peek of the latest tech ideas in the pipeline. Whilst the companies might not use the patents even if they grant, it can give an insight on the direction that the company wants...
