Paws, patents and protection
Paws, patents and protection
From slow feeder bowls to retractable leads, discover how intellectual property protects the products that keep our four-legged friends safe and happy.
Eye-P Protection
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Sara Jones and Christina Watts, Posted on:
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Categories:
Enforcement, Innovation, Patents
The sun coming out means it’s time to don one of my favourite accessories. As I reorganise my cherished collection of shades, I can't help but marvel at how one pair is never enough. But have you ever wondered about the clever innovations that allow us to transform from squinting pedestrians to effortlessly cool individuals …
Born in Britain: the innovators and inventions that helped win World War II
Today we're shining a searchlight on some impressive wartime inventions. Britain has always been a nation of innovators, but in the lead up to and during World War II, British ingenuity led to innovation that formed the basis of inventions we still use today.
Music metadata matters: how to get paid and credited
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Meg Davies and Jenny Manders, Posted on:
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Europe, International, IP research, Music Metadata
This year's World Intellectual Property Organization #WorldIPday theme is Music: feel the beat of IP, which is a great opportunity to highlight the important work being done by the UK music industry and IPO to help music creators get credited and paid accurately. PRS for Music, PPL and UK rock band, James And The Cold …
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 …
24 Carrot genius: young inventors take the wheel
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Christina Watts and Lauren Brobin, Posted on:
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Categories:
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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Categories:
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.
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