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06 October 2015
What is a patent, what are the benefits to a provisional patent application and why use a patent attorney?
[Read more...]02 September 2015
As an inventor you know the scientific and technical knowledge involved in your invention. However, the preparation of a patent application and conducting proceedings with any patent office requires an understanding of patent law, patent rules and the patent office's practices and procedures.
02 August 2015
If you’ve been looking for that final touch to make your home office or workshop more unique you might want look at purchasing patent art.
[Read more...]04 July 2015
We take a look at the future of Apple’s creative inventions to uncover clues to future iPhones, iPads, Macs, the Apple Watch 2 and new Apple TV, as well as unreleased products we're excited about.
[Read more...]08 April 2015
The purpose of protecting your design is to stop others from copying it or encroaching too closely with their own designs. The protection of your design will be based on its aesthetic features.
[Read more...]24 February 2015
Country singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has been criticized for filing trademark applications for song lyrics, such as “This Sick Beat.”, “Cause We Never Go out of Style” and “party like it’s 1989”.
[Read more...]23 January 2015
If your company is making a profit, or soon to be making a profit, as a founder you're probably starting to get concerned about the corporation tax liabilities which will accumulate. It’s worth noting that you can only benefit from the Patent Box if your company is liable to corporation tax.
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