Claim Drafting: Reflections on Angel Messengers in Qur’an
The opening of Chapter 35 of The Holy Quran (Surah Fatir, ‘The Originator’) presents a structured description of creation that, when viewed through…
The Patent Alphabetical
Welcome to The Patent Alphabetical, your comprehensive guide to the world of patent law. Our blog provides legal news, updates, and original articles on a variety of intellectual property issues, covering everything from changes to EPC law, rules, and guidelines to important case decisions from the UK courts.
Organised alphabetically, each letter represents a different category of patent-related topics, allowing readers to easily navigate and find the content they’re looking for. From A to Z, our blog covers a wide range of subjects related to patents, trade marks, copyright, and designs with each article offering in-depth analysis and commentary from our team of experts or featured guest authors.
Whether you’re a patent attorney, inventor, or simply someone with an interest in intellectual property issues, The Patent Alphabetical is a must-read. Our blog provides valuable insights into the latest developments in patent law, helping readers stay up-to-date on the ever-changing landscape of IP.
Join us on this journey of discovery and explore the fascinating world of patent law. Expect a new article from us each month, as we uncover the secrets of the industry and provide fresh insights into the latest legal developments.
Sci-Fi or Sci-Fact? When Fiction Threatens Patent Novelty
Have you ever wondered whether an entertaining sci-fi book, movie, or show like Black Mirror, with season 7 currently trending on Netflix, might…
Licence as of Right: 4 Potential Benefits
A licence of right allows any person to obtain a licence under a granted patent. The proprietor can apply to the UK Intellectual…
Unitary Patent and EP Validation? 3 Crucial Steps After Grant
While the Unitary patent provides streamlined protection across 18 EU member states that have ratified the Unitary Patent Agreement, applicants should be aware…
2025 SME Fund: IP Support for EU-Based SMEs Unlocked
The fund, which will be operational from 3 February 2025 to 5 December 2025, offers financial support to EU-based SMEs to enhance their…
Recording a Transfer of Ownership: Patents and Designs
Transferring the ownership of intellectual property (‘IP’), including patent applications, granted patents and designs, is a critical process to ensure that the correct…
UK Registered Design Right Protection
A registered design right protects the appearance of the whole or a part of a product arising from lines, colours, contours, shapes, textures…
UK Patent Renewals, Fees and Deadlines
In order to keep a patent in force, renewal fees must be paid annually at the UK Intellectual Property Office (‘UKIPO’). The renewal…
IP Advance Fund Launched by UKIPO for SMEs to Maximise IP
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has introduced a significant step towards fostering innovation among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with its new…
UPC: A Year of Pawsitive Progress
One year after its establishment, the Unified Patent Court (‘UPC’) has seen significant activity and notable trends.
Unitary Patent: Romania 18th Member State to ratify UPCA
Romania has become the 18th Member State to ratify the UPCA. On 31 May 2024, Romania has deposited its instrument of ratification and…
Laos signs Validation Agreement with EPO
On May 13, 2024, a significant milestone was achieved as Lao People’s Democratic Republic (‘Laos PDR’) became the sixth country to sign a…
Expansion of EPO Agreement Enables Patent Validation in Georgia
Effective 15 January 2024, a formal agreement between the European Patent Office (‘EPO’) and the Georgian government has been established. This development facilitates…
The UK Supreme Court Rules on AI Inventors
In a landmark decision on 20 December 2023, the UK Supreme Court delivered a verdict affirming that artificial intelligence (AI) systems cannot be…
Acceleration of a UK patent application
There are some instances where an inventor or applicant would want to know how quickly they could get a patent? It may be…
Patenting an Improvement on an Existing Patent
It is not uncommon to develop a patentable technology, such as a product or a process that is an improvement on one that…
Disclosing your invention to a UK Patent Attorney: Non-disclosure Agreements
If you are an innovator, inventor, or business owner seeking to protect your intellectual property through patents, you may have questions about the…
Pre-filing Search: A Dilemma for Cash-Tied Start-Ups?
For inventors and applicants seeking to protect their groundbreaking innovations through patents, making the right decisions regarding patent searches can significantly impact the…
Unitary Patent: Cost Savings Opportunity
This article focuses on the Unitary Patent system (‘UPS’) and its potential for significant cost savings. With the UPS set to take effect…
Copyright: UK Law, Types of Works Protected, and Criteria for Protection
Copyright law is an integral part of intellectual property law that provides creators with exclusive rights over their original works.
Unitary Patent: Unitary Effect & Opt-out
There is no specific deadline for opting out of the UPC. However, it is important to note that once an action has been…
Notification Rules: New Changes for Time Limits and 10 day Rule EPC from 1 Nov 2023
The European Patent Office (EPO) has introduced changes to the Implementing Regulations to the Convention on the Grant of European Patents (EPC), including…
Compliance Periods: Changes for UK Divisional Applications from 1 May 2023
Under the new UKIPO practice, an applicant can file a UK divisional application up to one month before the expiry of the un-extended…
“Patent Pending”: Caution, there are Commercial and Legal Implications
As an inventor seeking to protect your new invention from infringers, you may have come across the term ‘patent pending’ and wondered what…
Unitary Patent: Territorial Scope of the Unitary Patent System
The Unitary Patent or ‘European patent with unitary effect’ is a unique product of “enhanced cooperation” – a procedure allowing nine or more…
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