Electronics
What does ‘software as a service’ mean for the legal sector?
The ‘software as a service’ (SaaS) model is one of the fastest-growing areas of IT in corporate information management. But what is SaaS and could it assist companies working in the legal sector a....  »
US patent court does away with ‘point of novelty’ test
With the elimination of the ‘point of novelty’ test by the US patent court, the case for registering design patents in the US becomes more compelling says Daniel C DeCarlo...  »
10 ways to manage and evaluate your IP
Check out the ten general principles for the effective management and valuation of IP...  »
Smart IP management: Why Canon Europe chose CPA Global’s Memotech
When Canon Europe took the decision to centralise its IP processes by bringing part of its portfolio back in-house it needed a high-end, functionally rich IP management system to support the transitio....  »
Can you trademark sound?
Although brand owners are keen to protect the sounds and jingles associated with their products and services, the system for registering and trademarking them on a worldwide scale is far from consiste....  »
Keep your IP ownership rights up to date
A number of high-profile cases have emphasised the importance of keeping IP ownership rights current and up to date. Here’s how to implement a robust recordal strategy and avoid jeopardising your IP....  »
Black & Decker's Darrin Shaya: 'Our patents have a direct impact on our bottom line.
Darrin Shaya’s IP team at Black & Decker sits at the heart of a business with a philosophy of constant innovation. Now in his second spell dealing with patents at the power tool giant, he ta....  »
How to manage your intellectual capital
The role of intellectual capital in business is undervalued, under-managed and under-exploited, and there is still too little coordination between the different professionals dealing with an organisat....  »
Building a tax strategy for IP owners
Company shareholders are not the only ones to have sat up and taken notice of the value of intangible assets, says PricewaterhouseCoopers' Axel Smits ...  »
The Patents Act 1977: Understanding ‘outstanding benefit’
When does an employee’s contribution to a patented invention become worthy of additional compensation?...  »