What’s changing – Patent examination
We are publishing a weekly blog series to make sure you are prepared for the transition to One IPO Patent Service. This week we are focusing on the patent examination process.
Patents
Patents protect the features and process that make things work. A patent can only be granted for something that is new and inventive. A patent has to be renewed every year but can last for up to 20 years.
What’s changing - applying for patents
We're publishing a series of blogs to guide you through the changes and ensure you have everything you need for a smooth transition to our new service.
How British medical innovations transformed global healthcare
From surgical safety advances to tomorrow's pain-free medicine, intellectual property has played a significant role in British medical breakthroughs. We take a look at some of the inspiring IP stories behind these life-changing innovations.
What’s changing - new IPO accounts
There's not long to wait for our One IPO Patent Service to launch. The biggest single change you can expect is the all-new IPO accounts.
Back to school with young IP trailblazers
At IPO, we know that intellectual property (IP) isn’t just for seasoned inventors and entrepreneurs - it’s for anyone with a bright idea. And sometimes, those ideas come from children who haven’t even finished primary school!
What’s changing - our future patent services
Our new ‘One IPO’ patents service is due to launch in the coming months. What services are actually changing? What’s staying, what’s going, and what’s having a few tweaks around the edges?
Backpacking through a world of IP
Posted by:
Meg Davies, Posted on:
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Categories:
Copyright, Design, Innovation, Patents, Trade marks, Trade secrets
Any trip requires you to pack carefully, but have you considered how much intellectual property appears along the way? In this blog we explore the IP that's present from packing to souvenirs.
A snapshot of innovation: the history of photography through the lens of IP
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Amber Ockenden and Meg Davies, Posted on:
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Categories:
Design, Innovation, Licensing, Patents, Trade marks
Photography has transformed our world - not just culturally, but through the innovations and IP rights that made it possible.
IP is going on a summer holiday
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Christina Watts, Posted on:
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Categories:
Business, Copyright, Design, Design right, Innovation, Patents, Trade marks
School's out for summer and many parents (including me!) are on the hunt for things to keep our children busy. From keeping them occupied on rainy days to helping them burn off energy, we're going to explore the activities they can do and the IP that surrounds them
New curls on the block: how IP continues to shape hair innovation
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Meg Davies, Posted on:
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Categories:
Design, Innovation, Patents, Trade marks, Trade secrets
Curly hair is full of twists and turns, and often a lot of innovation goes into the maintenance of it. From patent protected formulas to branding protected by trade marks, this blog explores the IP in your coils.
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