Posts Tagged ‘Intellectual Property’
Product Developers: Help your clients to protect their investment
When innovators have an idea for a new product, they will often use the expertise that you, as a product developer or designer, have, to make sure that a marketable product is developed, tested and designed. There is obviously a cost associated with that, so how can you help your clients to protect their investment?…
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 MoreThe 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…
Read MoreIs IP really ‘expensive’?
Is IP really ‘expensive’? The dictionary definition of ‘expensive’ is “commanding a high price and especially one that is not based on intrinsic worth (https://www.merriam-webster.com), and we do tend to think of things as ‘expensive’ if we deem the cost to be more than the perceived value we receive in return. So, is IP really…
Read MoreIP 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…
Read MoreWhen to file applications for registered IP
Registered IP refers to types of intellectual property rights that have to go through some sort of application or registration process in order to exist and they do, inevitably, carry a cost. Although there are others, the three main types of registered IP are: patents (for technical innovation), registered designs (generally for the outward appearance…
Read MoreWhat is the best way to prevent your idea from being copied?
What sets your business apart from your competitors? Do you know the best way to prevent your ideas from being copied? Read on to find out more….
Read MoreThe hidden value in your USP
Where there is a USP, there is IP whether it is registrable or not. It‘s important to preserve that valuable IP in order to ensure that it can continue to give your business its competitive edge. Do you know where to find the hidden value in your USP? Where to Start Intangible assets are the…
Read MoreDid you know…Intellectual Property should ideally be reviewed at every stage of the product development cycle?
Intellectual Property should ideally be reviewed at every stage of the product development cycle, not just to ensure that your product is protected at the time that it is launched, to ensure at every step along the way that the full power, potential and value of the associated IP can be recognised and leveraged. Many innovative…
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