As mentioned in my previous article, one of the most productive uses of resources when opposing a European patent which has been granted is to conduct a thorough prior art search. Prior art is not, however, limited to prior patent applications. It’s worth considering...
Is it too late to file a patent application if you’ve launched your product? Usually the answer is “sorry, it’s too late”, as borne out in a UK IPO decision issued for British patent GB2432556 – a patent for a football goal frame. Kick-off In the case at hand, the...
This brief article explains why and when a public disclosure invalidates a patent. Most inventors and designers do understand that new developments need to be kept confidential prior to making a decision as to whether to apply for legal patent protection or not. The...
You should register your Trademarks in the form(s) that you use them. If you use a word and a Logo, the strongest protection is usually gained by registering both.
