The patenting process can be notoriously slow. Even the quickest of granted patents typically take several years from filing to…
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Market disruption and politics in automotive sector patenting
The upward trend in patent filings over the last five years indicates innovation is a key driver in the car…
Read MoreEU Trade Mark Reforms – What does it mean for business?
The much anticipated and long awaited EU trade mark reform legislative package was published on 24 December 2015 announcing major…
Read MoreProtein drinks: new technology; new markets
Proteins are no longer exclusively associated with sport drinks and muscle mass. Over the last few years, protein products have…
Read MoreBarker Brettell basks in WTR 1000 silver glow
Barker Brettell LLP, the Birmingham based IP specialist has been awarded silver tier status in the 2016 World Trademark Review…
Read MoreAvoiding the no-go logo
Today images bombard our senses, vying for our attention as we go about our day to day business, seeping into…
Read MoreSTOP PRESS: Book your place today on ‘From concept to reality: three great steps towards the delivery of a great idea’ seminar– 9 February 2016
There are a few remaining places for our free breakfast seminar at the University of Nottingham next month. Join patent…
Read MoreAre UK registered designs set to become more popular?
Following the launch of its online digital service for applying for UK registered designs last year, the UK Intellectual Property…
Read MoreIP takes a driving seat in the automotive industry
Business is booming in the car industry and much of it is down to innovation, suggests a recent report from…
Read MoreKeeping PACE with changes at the EPO
As anyone who’s ever filed a patent application at the European Patent Office (EPO) will know, it can take a…
Read MoreWomen in Intellectual Property….and at Barker Brettell
With the launch of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorney’s “Diversity Taskforce”, the proportion of women and people from different…
Read MoreChanges to the UK Patent Box scheme
Changes to the UK Patent Box scheme could affect how much tax relief companies can claim on their UK corporation…
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