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Do I have to identify the designer?
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
How is your business going to stay on top in a competitive world? Is "Edge Strategy" the answer? Most reckon that finding a “gap in the market”, a genuine under-served niche, is the Holy Grail of business planning. However, any fan of Indiana...
Early on the morning of 24th June 2016, the results of the UK referendum on 'Brexit' were issued - and overall the UK voted to leave the EU. The country was split relatively evenly, but the result will lead to the UK beginning the process of...
As the referendum date of 23rd June 2016 approaches, we are starting to get some idea of what it would mean if Brexit happens. In the world of Intellectual Property, it would be a difficult time for any British company trading in Europe and a...
Going from strength to strength, it was great news to hear that Garry Stewart (seen here at the presentation ceremony) has now won the Inventor of the Year Award, run by Business Insider and RBS. Everything in life takes commitment and...
When the referendum date on Brexit was set, my immediate reaction was “why now?” - what possible advantage can there be to the UK to leave Europe? We have pushed away recession, we are improving the deficit, and the business world is active. My...
Given that so much has been said over the past couple of years in relation to the negative aspects of The Trunki Decision – the well-documented ruling in respect of the scope of protection offered by a Community Registered Design – it is...
*Legal Changes from 1 October 2014* The law is ever-changing to meet the demands of modern society. As of yesterday, several changes officially took effect in the law concerning patents and designs, based on the Intellectual Property Act...
The State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) issued a revised Examination Guideline with an effective date of May 1, 2014, removing the exclusion of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) from obtaining design patents. Previously, the guidelines...
