4 Ways to Fund your Business
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...
Article Archive
Ask an Attorney
What Our Customers Say...
Emily Warwick
14:56 27 Jul 22
My experience with Albright IP has been flawless from start to finish. I... have never filed a patent before so I was learning everything as I went along. They have been helpful in every way possible and gone the extra mile to ensure I was kept in the loop and happy as everything was going through each step of the way. I cannot express enough how pleased I am with their service. I had the pleasure of working with Will, Abigail, and Adrian. I would recommend Albright IP to anyone looking to file a patent application.read more
Simon Mills
13:22 06 Jul 22
Super helpful advice, and really friendly service. Highly recommend... Albright for IP advice and services.read more
Luke D.
11:25 23 May 22
Was a pleasure to work with Will and Melissa on a patent draft and filing.... Will took the time to understand both my software product and the commercial motivations behind the patent filing. They were extremely responsive to questions and clarifications throughout the process (availability isn't everything, but it certainly helps!).They were also very clear regarding fees, and set out a very helpful visual timeline and cost breakdown on the whole patent application process at the pre-sales stage. This emphasis on making sure I understood all aspects of the work, and having documentation to help with that, is something I didn't see with any of the other patent services I was talking to at the time. This clear communication continued throughout our interactions.Would recommend Albright IP to anyone looking to patent an invention. The patent they filed for me was for a software invention.read more
Need a Product Designer?
Helpful Tips
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
IP Strategy
Do you remember the Marlboro Man? A World without Trade Marks
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...
How to Lose your British Patent (three times)
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...
How To Patent An Idea
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...
Should I write my own patent application? Part 2
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...
How much should you focus on intellectual property?
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...
South African patents – a worthwhile investment
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...
IP – How to keep under the Radar
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...
