Some might think that once you had invented a product, designed its appearance and branded it, you had created all…
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The rise of renewables – innovation in energy
Renewable energy generation is on the rise and, according to a recent RECAI report (Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index) from…
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A tale of two aunties – the registration of stylised trade marks
It is conventional wisdom that registering a trade mark in plain word format provides a business with the strongest rights…
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Who owns your great idea?
This article was initially published in the May 2016 edition of Chamberlink You know that the billings system could be…
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Innovative partnerships: secure an IP prenup to ensure a happy IP marriage
Increasingly British engineering and university sectors are taking the lead in innovative ventures, so Barker Brettell is delighted to note…
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Can you Brand Britain?
With the revival of old British brands on the rise and many manufacturers applying the concept of being ‘British’ in…
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Why use a patent attorney?
New figures obtained from the UK Intellectual Property Office reveal that applicants who use a representative to file their patent…
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What gender inequality? 70 per cent of our partners are women
Jennifer Atkinson, one of Intellectual Property specialist Barker Brettell’s patent attorney partners, started her fascination with molecular biology at the…
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Protein 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…
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Avoiding the no-go logo
Today images bombard our senses, vying for our attention as we go about our day to day business, seeping into…
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