Nestlé recently announced it had developed a way of restructuring sugar, allowing the company to reduce the amount of sugar in its chocolate by up to 40%. Dr. Stefan Catsicas, the company’s chief technology officer, said “It is sugar, but… Continue Reading →
Before applying for a patent, you should make sure it really is the best option for your invention. Patents should not be confused with the other kinds of intellectual property rights available: utility models – to protect technical innovations which… Continue Reading →
A patent filed in April 2016 reveals Microsoft’s attempt to make Cortana (the intelligent personal assistant created by Microsoft) more human-like in the responses given to Windows users. This patent alludes to Cortana’s personalised greeting system being personalised to the user… Continue Reading →
Samsung recently filed a patent for a TV that uses holograms (created by lasers resulting in images floating in front of the screen). This new experience would take the TV viewing experience outside of the actual TV screen using 3D… Continue Reading →
The UK is to ratify plans to create a patent court that will span the European Union. It had been expected that Britain would pull out of plans to create a single European patent system following the Brexit decision to leave… Continue Reading →
Apple recently filed a new patent for technology making it easier for users to find their iPhone even when it has been switched off. The patent description is for an ‘apparatus and method for determining a wireless device’s location after… Continue Reading →
The November 2016 edition of the European Patent Office’s Guidelines for Examination recently came into effect. This new edition contains a section clarifying how the EPO will examine claims on computer-implemented inventions. This updated guidance provides consistent interpretation of computer… Continue Reading →
Once a European patent application has been granted patentees must choose to validate the granted application in one or more European countries. Once grant fees have been paid to the European Patent Office (EPO) a European patent will be awarded…. Continue Reading →
Qualcomm Incorporated is a world leader in 3G and next-generation mobile technologies. The company has a really strong patent portfolio and currents ranks no. 1 for this technology in China. Qualcomm who make mobile phone chips has filed complaints against… Continue Reading →
From 1 November 2016 the European Patent Office (EPO) will require signatures from both the assignor and assignee when recording transfers of rights on pending European patents and granted patents at the EPO. US originating documents are likely to be… Continue Reading →
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