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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
A Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) or so-called international patent application is a useful mechanism by which to file a single patent application in order to obtain the grant of a patent in any one or all of the PCT contracting states. It is...
You should give careful consideration to the choice of your brand name. It will become a valuable asset, but if you choose a name that is too similar to someone else’s you may be forced to rebrand or, in the worst case scenario, face legal...
As of October 2013, the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) is introducing a “fast track” opposition procedure, with the aim of reducing the cost and complexity of filing an opposition, whilst increasing the speed of the procedure. These...
This is Part 1 of a multi-part series exploring the changes to US Patent law in light of the ‘America Invents Act’, along with an overview comparison between US Patent law and European Patent law. During September 2011, US...
It is often a question which is asked: should I file an international patent application (“PCT” or Patent Cooperation Treaty), or should I file directly in a number of overseas jurisdictions? The typical scenario is that you, as the inventor,...
Earlier this year, the United Stated Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) launched the Green Technology Program, a US equivalent to the UK Green Channel which gives patent applicants the opportunity to request accelerated processing or...
US patents are different in form and layout to European patents and UK patents. In this article, we aim to explore some of the main differences and therefore how to minimise costs both during the filing process and also during the...
If you have an invention that is 'green' or environmentally-friendly, then more patent offices around the world are now offering 'fast-tracking' procedures to grant your patent in months rather than years. ‘Green Technology’ programmes that...
