Protecting your brand from the increase in counterfeits
16 February 2023
The global counterfeit goods industry is estimated to be worth around US$600 billion a year. It is thought that as many as 10% of all
Patent grants up 10% at IP5 offices in 2021
13 February 2023
Patent activity is continuing to increase at the leading IP offices around the world, including the European Patent Office (EPO). How can you ensure that
The importance of a valid UK address for service for trade marks and designs
30 January 2023
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has issued a new Tribunal Practice Notice (TPN 2/2023) with a potentially significant impact upon UK rights acquired
Information on the unitary patent and the benefits for UK businesses.
17 January 2023
The European Patent system is about to undergo a significant change, introducing the “Unitary Patent” and a new “Unified Patents Court”. This short video provides
Top trademark tips for new brands and products
17 January 2023
New year, new product? Or just looking to refresh your brand? Be sure to follow these tips to ensure a smooth process from brand selection
Levels of innovation on the increase according to UK IPO report
21 November 2022
The 2021/22 Innovation and Growth report from the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has been published. This report provides insight into the work the UKIPO
2022 Global Innovation Index: Innovation impact vs productivity
30 September 2022
The World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) Global Innovation Index (GII) is a helpful indicator of geographical areas that are active when it comes to innovation.
What is IP Insurance and why might you need it?
8 September 2022
Intellectual property (IP) is an asset your business owns. Like any asset, there are situations where insurance to defray potentially costly claims can be a
What lawn bowls can teach business on the CoffeeCast podcast.
28 June 2022
Lawn bowls and business might not seem like a natural pairing, but this combination was the topic of discussion on this episode of the CoffeeCast
A report on the CIPA webinar – Attracting and retaining staff in a post-pandemic era.
17 June 2022
CIPA recently held a webinar panel discussion about the challenges of attracting and retaining staff in a post pandemic era. This article summarises the points
Strategic ambitions for the IPO published
17 June 2022
Sustainability, efficiency and creating a world-leading IP office all feature in the priorities for the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) in its recently published
The Unitary Patent – introducing the new patent game in town
16 May 2022
It is possible to obtain an EU Trade Mark and an EU Registered Design both of which are a single right which provides protection for