27% growth in medical device patent volume in 2015 injects new life into sector A recent report from Thomson Reuters…
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The rise of renewables – innovation in energy
Renewable energy generation is on the rise and, according to a recent RECAI report (Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index) from…
Read MoreInnovation. An automotive state of mind?
The automotive industry has been a constant source of innovation ever since its emergence, but patent attorney Oli Pooley has…
Read MoreBarker Brettell: it’s business as usual as UK declares Brexit
Now that the UK has decided to leave the European Union (EU), what impact will that have on Intellectual Property…
Read MoreWho owns your great idea?
This article was initially published in the May 2016 edition of Chamberlink You know that the billings system could be…
Read MoreInnovative partnerships: secure an IP prenup to ensure a happy IP marriage
Increasingly British engineering and university sectors are taking the lead in innovative ventures, so Barker Brettell is delighted to note…
Read MoreCan you Brand Britain?
With the revival of old British brands on the rise and many manufacturers applying the concept of being ‘British’ in…
Read MoreFiling patent applications in different jurisdictions
Different countries have different rules when it comes to filing the first patent application for an invention. Failure to follow…
Read MoreSupplementary protection certificates in Europe for medical device technologies remain unobtainable
Will investment in medical devices stay healthy after European decisions block patent extensions? Following a recent German Federal Patent Court…
Read MoreEU Reforms: Don’t miss out on the ONE CHANCE to supplement your EU portfolio and ensure it’s fit for purpose!
When the EU Reforms are implemented on the 23 March 2016, the EUIPO will change its treatment of descriptions of…
Read MoreWhat gender inequality? 70 per cent of our partners are women
Jennifer Atkinson, one of Intellectual Property specialist Barker Brettell’s patent attorney partners, started her fascination with molecular biology at the…
Read MorePPH – take the highway to a speedy patent grant
The patenting process can be notoriously slow. Even the quickest of granted patents typically take several years from filing to…
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