Patents
GE takes Quirky approach to stimulating innovation
Technology company in landmark agreement to release swathes of patents to prominent crowd-funding audience...  »
Seize the day on IP tax breaks, says expert
As R&D Expenditure Credit and the Patent Box finally come into effect, accounting specialist says it is up to as many businesses as possible to use the facilities in order to stimulate innovation...  »
Software to crack quality code at EPO and beyond
Technology is on the rise at the European Patent Office – and principal director Ciarán McGinley is excited about the benefits it will bring to the organisation’s stakeholders, writes Matt Packer...  »
Protecting an economic victory in China
The national IP office of the biggest nation has beaten its US counterpart to become the world’s top filing location. But that success stems from an even wider transformation across China’s econom....  »
Clinical finish to patent litigation threats over UK drug trials
Planned changes to the UK Patents Act are set to protect clinical trials for innovative drugs from infringement litigation, Nick Huber discovers...  »
Leveraging an edge on the America Invents Act
NewLegal Review explores how IP management technology gives IP owners the flexibility they need to adapt to legislative changes...  »
Tipping point arrives for America Invents Act
Paradigm shift in US patent system ready to take effect, bringing fundamental change to the filing process as well as the fee structure, writes Matt Packer...  »
Baylis calls for IP in schools as career fails to run like clockwork
Man behind the wind-up radio wants his experience to serve as a lesson to lone inventors – and the UK government...  »
UK names its IP attaché to Southeast Asia
Business veteran Tan Shin Yuan will bring IP management expertise to region tipped to be fourth-largest global market by 2030...  »
US and UK deal makes GPS technology free and open
Agreement follows global discord over UK government body’s bid to assert royalty rights...  »