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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
When a prospective client approaches Albright IP, they usually have a reasonably clear idea about what they would like us to do. If they have a new innovation which they regard as an invention, then what they really want is a granted patent to protect it. But...
We are often asked if there are options to help fund the growth of a business. If you innovate, then the answer is yes! Let’s take a look at some of the options: 1. R&D tax credits Research and Development credits (cash back...
*FOR THE WHOLE ARTICLE PLEASE CLICK THE DOWNLOAD BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE* In Brief: Unitary Patent When the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court (Agreement) eventually comes into force, a unitary patent will run alongside national patents and the...
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We may have come a long way since that line was first shouted (on a New York City street?), but this article really is all about the extras. In this case, it is extra claims fees and extra page fees that are particularly noteworthy, and soon to be...
Often, cost is a key factor for patent applications. It can be tempting to save costs at the start of the process by writing your own patent application and applying for a patent yourself. However, making errors in the initial application can cause headaches years...
After filing your trademark application, have you received unsolicited requests for money and scam invoices? If you have filed a UK or European trademark application, then the chances are that you have received an unwelcome approach. Do not make payment! As has been...
What is the point of a Registered Design? If a patent offers much broader protection for your invention, why would you ever want to apply for a design instead? Well, the truth is that a design is not necessarily just a “poor man’s patent”, but is actually a different...
The Hargreaves Review was commissioned in November 2010 by the Prime Minister with the intention of promoting innovation and growth in the UK. Essentially, the commission set out to discover whether or not the framework of the UK Intellectual Property system was up to...
There are a number of professional patent searches available at various price points. No search is ever definitive but, obviously, the more you spend, the better the end results will be. However, an obvious first place to start before spending any money at all, is to...
In Part 1 of this two part article, we looked at the basics of conducting your own free worldwide patent search using the free patents database, Espacenet, which is available from the European Patent Office. Although no search is ever definitive, before you spend any...