What can be patented? In last week’s blog, I talked about some of the benefits of having a UK patent. So, now that you know why you should consider patenting your innovation, let’s look at what can be patented in the UK. In general (and with a few...
What is a patent, and what is the point of having a UK patent? In the first of our series of Bitesize blogs about UK patents, we discuss: What is a patent and what is the point of having a UK patent? What is a patent? A patent is a form of intellectual property right...
How long does it take to get a patent? We are often asked, how long does it take to get a patent? And the answer is not as straightforward as you might think. It varies country-by-country, but in the UK, it can take anything from 21 months to 4 years to process a...
Is it safe to tell people about my invention? I am often asked, when is it safe to tell people about my invention? Along with, who can I tell? What is to stop them from stealing my ideas? How can I raise funds or market interest if I can’t tell...
the Unitary Patent and the UPC Introduction The European Patent Convention currently allows an applicant to seek patent protection in the 38 EPC Member States via a single European patent application which, once granted, can be validated in any or all of those...
