Knowledge Bank
IP Primers
Domain Names Primer
A domain name is the address of a website. Ideally, a company will choose a domain name which is easily identifiable and easy to remember. Domain name addresses help connect computers and people on the Internet. Because they are easy to…
Patent Primer
D Young & Co patent attorneys are qualified to practice before The UK Intellectual Property Office (which is responsible for granting UK patents), The European Patent Office (which is responsible for granting European patents) and The…
Registered Designs Primer
Commercially, a newly-developed product may merit being protected by a variety of different forms of intellectual property protection. For example, a newly-developed mobile phone might embody a technical innovation such as a polymer battery…
Plant Variety Rights Primer
Plant variety rights are a form of intellectual property designed specifically to protect new varieties of plants. The International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (the UPOV Convention) is the international basis…
Trade Mark Primer
A trade mark is a sign used by a business to distinguish their goods or services from those of their competitors. Typically a trade mark may consist of a word or device (often described as a logo) although more unusual signs such as sounds or smells…
