Baroness Neville-Rolfe: Creating IP Savvy Graduates
As Minister for Intellectual Property I am clear that future generations should understand the ins and outs of intellectual property (IP). We have fast become a knowledge based economy.
Visionary IP partnerships
Joint patents are usually greeted by a sharp intake of breath. Lawyers warn of future conflict. Corporates fear loss of control. Others are more relaxed.
Wheels of creativity
When are Prada, Gucci and Armani going to try their arts on the wheelchair? Creating from the front wheels to the backrest, a glorious fashion statement, rather than an unavoidable announcement of medical need?
Diversity in the IP professions
International Women’s Day seems particularly relevant to the UK IP professions this year.
Whistle Blowers
There has been a lot of interest in the press recently about whistle blowers, so I thought I would share a story that I heard on Radio 2’s drive time show recently.
Everyone owns IP. What do you own?
It’s a question that we often ask as part of the IPO’s outreach team and it’s not always easy to answer.
The Story of Tracy Beaker: how creative teams make successful stories
When we think of great inventors, artists and writers a gallery of individuals parade through our imaginations.
Libraries supporting start ups
January was an exciting month for the British Library. We launched Living Knowledge, a new vision setting out our strategy to guide us towards our 50 year anniversary in 2023.
Let’s talk: A mediator’s tale
For mediators, the job is an exercise in rescue, to rescue people from the courts and sometimes from themselves.
Unexpected item in baggage area
If like me, you are unfamiliar with self service tills, this is something you will hear quite often. As you stand peering at a check out screen with a queue of vexed customers looking over your shoulder.
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