What is the collective noun for a group of trade mark attorneys? A posse? A tribe? A company? A troupe? I don’t know either, but around 200 trade mark attorneys from all over the United Kingdom and further afield were gathered in The Library of Birmingham at the CITMA Autumn Conference. I was in the [...]
As in every other industry, the field of Intellectual Property is full of terminology and jargon which is oftentimes misunderstood. We frequently receive ‘phone calls asking for advice on how to “copyright” a new invention or “patent” a brand. Even the term ‘Intellectual Property’ is open to misinterpretation. So, what is Intellectual Property? Intellectual [...]
Peter MacLachlan, Director and Trade Mark Attorney, joined Deirdre Martin, of Deirdre Martin Consulting on her podcast, "Master your Business". He discussed the ins and outs of Intellectual Property, speaking in more detail about how a business can protect their trade marks and what advantages this lends. Peter also gave some valuable tips and tricks [...]
On Wednesday I jetted off to Prague, the City of Magic, to attend the annual conference of the ECTA organisation, a conference for those working in the field of Trade Marks. Taking inspiration from the host city, the conference took the theme ‘Exploring IP Magic’ and what a magical conference it was. The tone of [...]
The War against Counterfeit Goods The war against counterfeit goods rages on with Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), i.e., patents, designs, trade marks and designs, etc., being a major weapon in the fight against the spread of these damaging goods. The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has recently released the results of a survey concerning [...]
The Licensing Executives Society (LES) Britain and Ireland conference, held in Dublin, brought together professionals and innovators from various sectors to discuss the importance of embracing emerging technologies. The event featured thought-provoking discussions, informative sessions, and valuable networking opportunities. An important aspect of the conference was the discussions on the complexities surrounding IP protection and [...]
If you are considering what signs should be used to identify your new product or you have decided to re-brand, you will want to ensure that your products stand out in the marketplace and one way of doing that is to adopt unique signs as indicators of your brand, i.e., a trade mark. A trade [...]
This year, World Intellectual Property Day celebrates talented female inventors, creators, and entrepreneurs, and their contributions to improving our lives. Women in all regions are shaping the world through their imagination, ingenuity and hard work, but often face significant challenges in accessing the knowledge, skills, resources and support they need to thrive. As part of [...]
This year, World Intellectual Property Day celebrates talented female inventors, creators, and entrepreneurs, and their contributions to improving our lives. Women in all regions are shaping the world through their imagination, ingenuity and hard work, but often face significant challenges in accessing the knowledge, skills, resources and support they need to thrive. As part of [...]
This year World IP day celebrates the “can do” attitude of women inventors, creators and entrepreneurs around the world and their ground-breaking work. Some of the most famous woman inventors are, to name but a few, - Josephine Cochrane, Maria Beasley and Grace Hopper. American inventor Josephine Cochrane invented the idea of a mechanical dishwasher [...]
