RMS Titanic: putting the IP in shIP
From the manufacturing techniques of the massive anchor to the wireless communication systems that conveyed the SOS messages, the innovations from the RMS Titanic tell a story of human ingenuity and ambition.
Spinning lies: the rise of fake vinyl and how industry is fighting back
Record Store Day is held every year in April and honours the special role independent record shops hold in their local communities. In the UK, over 270 stores participate in every corner of the country.
The IPO is supporting Record Store Day by encouraging you to buy your vinyl from reputable retailers to avoid being tricked by scammers.
24 Carrot genius: young inventors take the wheel
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Christina Watts and Lauren Brobin, Posted on:
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Innovation, Patents, Schools, Trade secrets, Uncategorized
Hold onto your gardening gloves! It's not just National Carrot Day, it's a celebration of one of nature's most underrated geniuses! We all know these vibrant orange wonders are delicious (crunchy, sweet, versatile, need I say more?).
Uncorking innovation
Wine, like everything else, has plenty of hidden intellectual property (IP). Today, we're diving into a key part of its IP and how it changed the game. It turns out that just like a good bottle, this invention has increased in value throughout time…
LEGOcy in the making: an IP story
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Amber Ockenden and Christina Watts, Posted on:
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3D Shape Trade Mark, Business, International, Patents, Trade marks
There's something magical about watching your children's imagination come alive through LEGO, and there's a fascinating story behind these beloved bricks. From a small Danish woodworking shop to a global brand, intellectual property has played a crucial role in protecting their innovation along the way.
Belfast-based ARC Regulatory talks top tips for safeguarding IP
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Heather Taylor, ARC and Jenny Manders, Posted on:
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Business, Patents, Trade marks
Specialist regulatory consultancy ARC Regulatory Limited has been a success story since its start in 2010. We spoke to ARC’s Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Heather Taylor, to find out more about the organisation’s rapid rise and how protecting its intellectual property (IP) has played a significant part in ARC’s growth journey.
Design Protection Survey: helping to shape the future of UK design rights
We've launched a survey to understand how well this design protection system serves the UK's vibrant design community, and we need your insights to help shape its future.
A bear of very little copyright: Winnie-the-Pooh's journey into the public domain
I’ve always been a big fan of World Book Day. As an avid reader, I have many fond memories of heading into school dressed as my favourite characters, and while I'm not donning a costume this year, I am thinking about the IP in some of my favourite children's books
Weaving a web: how Corryn Biotechnologies spun into healthcare innovation
Welsh business Corryn Biotechnologies manufacture biocompatible and biodegradable wound dressings. We spoke to founder Luke Burke about the business and its intellectual property (IP).
All is Fair in Love and IP Rights
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Meg Davies and Christina Watts, Posted on:
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Copyright, Design, Patents, Trade marks, Uncategorized
Love, innovation, and creativity have always gone hand in hand. From patented heart-shaped jewellery to chocolate brands protected with trade marks, romance has long inspired inventors and creators across the UK. Whilst you are busy planning the perfect gift, intellectual property (IP) is quietly playing cupid behind the scenes.
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