The European Patent Office (EPO) and participating European Union countries are in the final stages of establishing the Unitary Patent…
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Retaining brand values behind closed doors
As the coronavirus tsunami crashed through the economy, wiping an estimated £1.7bn off the UK cosmetics and toiletries industry in…
Read MoreBranching out: how to protect your business in new territories
The Coronavirus pandemic and Brexit may have caused an, albeit temporary, double whammy of business uncertainty, but important commercial opportunities…
Read MoreSaving grace? Possibilities for patent protection after disclosure
Although patent systems around the world vary in their approach to patentability, one common requirement is that an invention must…
Read MoreMaking IP up? Five myths surrounding trade marks that could cost you your cosmetic brand…
Rosalyn Newsome, partner and trade mark attorney at Barker Brettell, discusses five common myths that, as head of the firm’s…
Read MoreMaking money from innovation
When developing a new product, it can take years before it is a self-sustaining enterprise. This is a problem for…
Read MoreIntellectual Property: the lifeblood of SMEs
Much has been written about why a startup company should invest in Intellectual Property (IP), or why it is vital…
Read MoreReady to shake up the cosmetics industry? Just make sure your invention actually belongs to you.
Employees in the cosmetics sector often work in highly creative environments where innovation is encouraged and nurtured. For many, their…
Read MoreIPO set return to normal deadlines as it announces it will end interrupted days on 29 July 2020
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has reviewed its position on interrupted days, deciding to bring this to an end on…
Read MoreLocking down the counterfeiters during a pandemic
For most of us the current pandemic has created a world which just a few months ago we would not…
Read MoreIP furloughing – how to protect valuable IP while safeguarding your cash flow during uncertain times
It’s tough out there. We understand. Most businesses are going over expenditure and cash flow with a fine tooth comb,…
Read MoreThe ‘Great IP Wall of China’: what can a cosmetics business do?
By 2025 the global cosmetics and personal care sector is projected to be worth $755 billion (US), with a substantial…
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