What exactly is Intellectual property…?

what 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…

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Speaking to people about your new product

speaking 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…

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The benefits of early IP advice and guidance

The benefits of early IP advice and guidance

Service Introduction At Strachan IP, we endeavour to offer an ‘immersive’, rather than purely transactional service. This means that we like to get to know you, your business and your aspirations right from the start, so that we can tailor our advice and service to exactly what your business needs to thrive. Service Overview What…

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IP at the Manufacturing Stage

IP at the manufacturing stage

Whether you are a start-up or an established company that uses innovation to stay ahead of your competitors, launching a successful new product can be likened to doing a jigsaw puzzle: all of the different elements or pieces need to fit together in the right way, many of the pieces are linked in some way…

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Fund Business Growth using Innovation and IP

Fund Business Growth using Innovation and IP

If you rely on innovation to generate revenue, it is likely that you will turn to further innovation to grow your business; and innovation (almost) invariably leads to some sort of intellectual property (IP).  Did you know that you can use innovation and intellectual property to fund business growth?  Here are our top five ways…

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