Introduction to Patents

A guide to our patent services, including patent rights, including duration of protection, renewals, disclosure, advantages and disadvantages of the UK and European systems.

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Introduction to Trade Marks

It is important, when starting a new project or business, building your brand and choosing a trade mark, to ensure that this will not conflict with trade marks already used or registered by others.

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Introduction to Registered Designs

This guide introduces registered design protection, including UK and EU design registrations. It explains what these rights can protect, how they are filed and renewed, how long registration can take, and how registered designs differ from unregistered design rights.

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Introduction to Domain Names

It is clear that domain names should be an important consideration and integral part of any trade mark portfolio. Read our guide to domain name registration and protection.

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Introduction to Copyright

Our guide to copyright protection in the UK, Europe and globally.

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Introduction to Plant Variety Rights

Our guide to plant variety (plant breeders') rights.

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A brief Q&A introduction to the unitary patent & Unified Patent Court

A brief Q&A introductory guide to the unitary patent and Unified Patent Court.

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Introduction to the UK Patent Box

In this guide we set out the basic requirements for obtaining a granted GB patent which could be used to elect profits into the patent box. We also explain some of the procedural aspects and cost implications of obtaining a GB patent.

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IP Guide for SMEs

For an SME using innovation to secure growth, intellectual property is a core asset. Managing your IP is about enabling opportunity and mitigating risk. What practical steps can you take to protect your brand, product and ideas?

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Guide to Trade Mark Litigation in the UK

A digest of the fundamentals of litigation practice in key jurisdictions. An outline of the legislative framework, possible causes of action, and the damages and remedies that can be obtained. A review of critical issues such as the availability of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, defences to trademark infringement or dilution,…