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It is possible to waive the name of the designer when filing a European Community Design, but you should be sure that you have the rights to the design
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European Patents and International PCT Patents – Further Cost Savings
In our recent article entitled ‘European Patent Costs – Make Great Savings’, we outlined a number of easy ways to significantly reduce your...
International Patent Application vs. Direct Overseas Patent Filing
It is often a question which is asked: should I file an international patent application (“PCT” or Patent Cooperation Treaty), or should I file...
Reforming the Patents County Court
The Patents County Court (“PCC”) as opposed to the Patents High Court, was set up to provide a simpler alternative to the expensive Patents High...
Accelerated Granting of US Patents
Earlier this year, the United Stated Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) launched the Green Technology Program, a US equivalent to the UK...
Reducing European Patent Grant Costs with The London Agreement
The London Agreement aims to reduce the cost of translation following the grant of a European patent. It is otherwise known as the “Agreement on...
Common European Patent System
As part of a drive to stimulate economic growth and employment, the Competitiveness Council of the European Union has recently been discussing...
European Patent Costs – Make Great Savings
When filing a European patent application typically either claiming priority from a domestic patent application, such as a UK or USA...
Save Costs on Overseas Patenting
Obtaining a patent in the UK is relatively inexpensive, compared with the cost of obtaining a patent overseas. In the UK, the official...