Why Intellectual Property (IP) deserves a place in every SME’s strategic plan Ask most SME owners to list their most…
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AI tools may not always be correct or confidential, so don’t use it for legal advice on your IP
In the context of intellectual property (IP), a hidden and potentially costly issue with using AI tools is confidentiality. This…
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How do I decide whether to opt out of the Unified Patent Court?
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) allows granted European patents to be enforced or challenged centrally and for a single ruling…
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Why are SMEs failing to fully take advantage of Patent Box tax breaks?
On paper, changes in UK corporation tax have made Patent Box tax breaks increasingly attractive to SMEs, but recent statistics…
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Are we right to be cautious of intellectual property advice generated by AI chat tools?
As artificial intelligence (AI) chat tools gain popularity, some businesses are using them to craft responses to cease-and-desist letters relating…
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European patent protection process made easy for U.S. clients
Barker Brettell provides cost-conscious, in-house patent specialists with European expertise Barker Brettell, the UK head-quartered intellectual property (IP) firm, is…
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EU announces Design Rights reform from 1 May 2025
Applications for registered EU designs can be filed at the EUIPO and offer a convenient, cost-effective way of obtaining design…
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UPC found to have jurisdiction to consider infringement in relation to a UK patent
The Unified Patent Court, a centralised court having jurisdiction over infringement and validity of European patents in countries which have…
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UK IPO replaces Ipsum register with ‘One IPO Search’ tool
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has recently announced the launch of its new ‘One IPO Search’ tool to…
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IP Funding schemes return to support innovative SMEs
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has just released details of the updated funding programme directed to supporting SMEs during…
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Registered Designs: The Lego exception and beyond
Registered Designs are an effective way to get some IP protection in place, particularly in cases where the bar for…
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Does the description matter when the patent has been granted?
The European Patent Office (EPO) does not give the description in a granted patent much weight when construing the claims….
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