Posts by Vicki Strachan
How to protect your new app
According to some reports, the global application development platform market was valued at $5,497M in 2018 and is expected to reach $34,768M by 2025. This extraordinary predicted growth (32.9% pa) is based on the rising demand for commercial mobile devices and the emergence of cross-platform applications. There is certainly a vast amount of app development…
Read MoreCan you patent things that seem “obvious”?
It is reasonably rare for a client or potential client to have come up with some groundbreaking or breakthrough technology that is completely different and vastly improved compared with what is already known. It is much more common to see step-change improvements or combinations of known technologies or ideas, and hear, all too often (from…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between patents, designs and trade marks?
Many potential clients come to us knowing that they need some form of intellectual property (IP) to protect their innovative products, designs or brand names/logos, but are often unsure about what type of IP they need.. There are three main types of registered intellectual property: patents, (registered) designs and (registered) trade marks, and they all…
Read MoreWhat exactly is Intellectual property…?
…and why could it be so important to your business? The official definition The World Intellectual Property Organisation (or “WIPO” as it’s affectionately known) defines Intellectual Property (IP) as “creations of the mind; inventions; literary or artistic works; and names, symbols and images used in commerce. But, as a patent attorney (and, by trade, a…
Read MoreSpeaking to people about your new product
Developing a new concept into a product and getting that product onto the market often takes some time, effort and money, and is rarely something that can be done in isolation. You obviously don’t want your new idea to be copied and, when the time is right, you may plan to file a patent application…
Read MoreDon’t forget to protect your Christmas product launch!
Protect your Christmas product launch! So many people/businesses will want to get their new/improved products out for the Christmas market. If you want to protect those products, NOW is the time to be thinking about it. Because, once you’ve started marketing the product (or disclosed it in any way), it may be too late to…
Read MoreCalling All Product Developers and R&D Managers!
Make sure you and your clients are thinking about intellectual property throughout the product development cycle
Read MoreDon’t run out of time to protect your IP!
IP rights help you to protect the innovative parts of your business, but timing can be key. We discuss the various IP rights and what (and when) to do something to secure them so you don’t run out of time to protect your IP
Read MoreA VICTORY FOR AI/MACHINE LEARNING PATENTS IN THE UK…?
A recent court case has highlighted just how complex patents can be when they involve AI. If you’re working with an Artificial Neural Network or a similar computer program, then this may useful to understand. In a recent appeal, the High Court overturned a decision by the UK Patent Office to refuse a patent application…
Read More“GIN-UINE ARTICLE?”
M&S vs Aldi Design Infringement High profile cases with big brands obviously hit the news far more than other lesser known products, and there have been a number of interesting cases over the past few years. But whether you’re a global chain or a smaller one-time inventor, it’s always wise to be careful. In recent…
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