The latest Information from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) shows that 2.7 million patents were filed in 2014 which represents a growth of 4.5% on 2013. Trade mark filings increased by 6% over the same time period. Global patent… Continue Reading →
The European Union (EU) referendum result for the United Kingdom (UK) to leave the EU (commonly known as Brexit) will have implications for British SMEs although it has been noted that there will be no immediate impact for the next two… Continue Reading →
The Intellectual Property Act 2014 introduced a new appeal regime for designs. The system of appeals to an Appointed Person acts as an alternative to the route of appealing to the High Court. This case was significant because it was the first… Continue Reading →
The full list of ministerial responsibilities in the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy was recently finalised and announced. It was revealed that Jo Johnson (brother of Boris Johnson) will continue in his role as Minister of State for… Continue Reading →
Michel Barnier who is leading the Brexit negotiations for the EU has confirmed that negotiations are due to begin on 19 June 2017 following the UK Parliament’s reconvention post the General Election. Mr Barnier hopes to submit his first report… Continue Reading →
The UK Intellectual Property Minister recently announced the UK will ratify the Hague Agreement for the International Registration of Industrial Designs by 31 March 2018 and is due to launch the service from 6 April 2018. The Hague Agreement allows… Continue Reading →
It is now generally accepted that intellectual property (IP) is valuable and important to the UK’s economic well-being with IP essential for innovation and growth. The UK government aims to make the UK the best place to innovate, patent new… Continue Reading →
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) reportedly plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to automate some tasks involved in the process of patent, trade mark and design applications. The JPO is set to apply AI technology from April 2018 to… Continue Reading →
The UK Government recently announced in the latest Spring budget that £270 million was to be allocated to launch an Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund. The fund is expected to support R&D in universities and businesses resulting in innovation in the… Continue Reading →
Advances in 3D printing and the fact that 3D printers are now more readily accessible have made it easier and less expensive for companies to produce products and to manufacture them from a single article rather than needing multiple components…. Continue Reading →
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