The joys and inventions of a new home
Becoming a homeowner can be a stressful time. Thankfully IP is there to help! From coffee machines to duster gloves, we look at some of the inventions that make life a little easier.
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.
IP renewals: practical tips for IP owners
Did you know, you have to renew your IP rights to keep them in force? Guest author Peter Rouse has some top tips for managing renewals.
Hats off to IP: Cheltenham Festival Ladies Day
We take a look at the history of hats, from the functional and practical, to the weird and wonderful and explore the IP underneath.
The best thing since sliced bread
Innovation is everywhere, and no more so than in our kitchens. We take a look at the different gadgets and gizmos that help make life a little easier.
Ain't no mountain high enough
When we think of intellectual property, we associate it with businesses, big cities and high streets. We think of technology, start-ups, big brands.
Next year, Rodney...
I was watching an episode of Only Fools and Horses on Sunday evening. Del Boy always believes they have a business idea certain to make them a fortune.
Summer lovin'
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Copyright, Design, Design right, Innovation, Patents
Summer has well and truly arrived in the UK, with temperatures hotting up across the country this week.
Diabetes week: how IP is making life better
Without intellectual property (IP), our lives would be very different.
Trevor Graham Baylis CBE (13 May 1937 – 5 March 2018)
Trevor, who was without doubt one of the best known British inventors, sadly passed away on 5 March 2018 at his much loved home on Eel Pie Island, Twickenham.
Fitness inspired
As much as I’ve enjoyed the Easter holidays, I’m glad to get back into a routine.
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