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An update on software patentability in the US
The patentability of software inventions in the US has been developing in recent years following the game changing 2014 Supreme…
Read MoreYou have an invention…what next?
The SME decision to patent, publish or keep secret As a decision maker in a SME, you may recognise the…
Read MoreInnovation without bright sparks – the compression petrol engine is here!
Continuing our series highlighting innovative developments in automotive engineering, Dr Mark R. Thurston, patent attorney and partner, today turns his…
Read MoreTo threaten or not to threaten… that is the question!
Changes to the law on groundless threats of infringement of Intellectual Property (IP) rights in the UK come into force…
Read MoreIs innovation the answer to regulation?
The debate about the consequences and impact of regulatory policies has always been controversial. It is clear that the implementation…
Read MoreWhat do you get if you cross a turbocharger and a supercharger?
Progress. For those expecting a witty punchline, I apologise. However, for those more interested in ‘punchy’ acceleration, the development of…
Read MoreSavvy food companies beef up their IP protection for vegan products
There’s a veggie-driven revolution going on in the food industry right now. Led by customer demand for meat alternatives (the…
Read MoreBritish cars are becoming more British – UK Automotive Council Report 2017
A recent report by the UK Automotive Council[1] has found that cars manufactured in the UK are including more British…
Read MoreThe essential Intellectual Property (IP) guide for small businesses
What is IP? IP can be a trade mark (which is the legal name for your brand), a design (which…
Read MoreWhat does a patent mean? Humpty Dumpty is given his marching orders…
While Humpty Dumpty may have said in Alice in Wonderland: “When I use a word, it means just what I…
Read MoreSugar and spice and all things nice – that’s what soft drinks are made of!
The soft drinks industry levy nicknamed the ‘sugar tax’ was announced in the 2016 Budget and was a key part…
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