innovation

To receive patent protection an invention needs to be, among other things, new. This would normally stop an existing product…

Although patent systems around the world vary in their approach to patentability, one common requirement is that an invention must…

Some technical revolutions perforate into our lives without fanfare, gradually being incorporated into business infrastructure until they are considered to…

There is a common misconception that patents only benefit their owner. A patent owner can prevent others commercially exploiting their…

With 50 days until the Brexit transition period ends, we explore the impact this will have on European Community design…

When developing a new product, it can take years before it is a self-sustaining enterprise. This is a problem for…

Much has been written about why a startup company should invest in Intellectual Property (IP), or why it is vital…

Barker Brettell, a leading UK firm of intellectual property specialists, named in 2020 by The Financial Times in its top…

Are you under the impression that the path to securing Intellectual Property (IP) protection for your business appears to be…

Fiercely competitive during the best of times, the food and drink sector is well-versed in meeting short deadlines and managing…

The coronavirus crisis has brought unprecedented global challenges to the labs and shop floors of technology companies. Measures put in…

In February this year, at pre-season testing, the Mercedes AMG team took the Formula 1 paddock by surprise when its…