Category: IP Strategy
Mitigating the Effects of Prior Unpublished Patent Applications
| 12th March 2019
Prior art searching is one of the most difficult things to get right in the IP sector, since any search is open-ended. How do you know whether there is a knockout document which discloses something identical to your invention that has just not been found, or whether it just does not exist?
4 Ways to Fund your Business
| 27th June 2018
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 …
Do you remember the Marlboro Man? A World without Trade Marks
| 9th May 2018
On the 20 May 2016, standardised plain cigarette packaging became compulsory in the United Kingdom. On the second anniversary of this legislation, Albright IP has been considering the effect it has had on the trade marks traditionally ass …
How to Lose your British Patent (three times)
| 8th November 2017
Losing patent protection is generally undesirable from the perspective of a patent owner, especially if you haven’t maximised the market potential of your product. So, when the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) grants you a patent, you wouldn’t …
How To Patent An Idea
| 5th September 2017
We are often asked the question, how do I patent an idea? Or, how do I get a patent? If you are an individual with a bright idea or a startup business developing a product, this article will explain how to patent your idea. Follow these steps to patent …
Should I write my own patent application? Part 2
| 22nd February 2017
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 hea …
How much should you focus on intellectual property?
| 21st February 2017
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 thi …
South African patents – a worthwhile investment
| 15th February 2017
For most of our clients who are considering international patent protection, South Africa is not the first country which comes to mind. However, we would suggest that the country should be considered seriously by all patentees, due to its potential as …
IP – How to keep under the Radar
| 26th January 2017
In the first part of this article – “Keeping under the radar and safeguarding your ideas”, we looked at how best to keep your information confidential before you are ready to launch your idea. Let’s now look at strategies you can adopt when filing for …
Planning to sell your business? Don’t neglect your IP
| 12th January 2017
With the Christmas and New Year celebrations over for another year, preparations were underway to sell my fictional business: Patently Panchromatic Ltd*. We’d done most of the paperwork, but a diligent auditor was independently evaluating my company’s …
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