Intellectual Property is a key aspect to consider for SMEs looking to develop and, if used correctly, can be a tool to grow and protect a business. However, the types and scope of protection of different forms of IP are frequently confused and misunderstood. This lack of understanding, along with the frequently prohibitive costs of certain forms of IP, is often the cause of businesses neglecting actual and potential IP rights that could be hugely beneficial. Nevertheless, there are a number of options for UK SMEs to help them develop and utilise their IP.
Intellectual Property is a key aspect to consider for SMEs looking to develop and, if used correctly, can be a tool to grow and protect a business. However, the types and scope of protection of
Wynne-Jones IP are delighted to announce Cheltenham Open Door as it’s nominated charity for 2023. The charity, which operates from two locations in Cheltenham, support vulnerable, disadvantaged and lonely people.
It isn’t just sales that get hit. Reputations do too. Alarmingly, many consumers simply do not realise they bought a fake. Even if they do, they think it must be the same product, simply wearing different clothes. Counterfeit and copycat products are often inferior quality and often fail to meet safety standards, but consumers may not realise this and associate poor quality with the genuine article.
The marking and webmarking of patented products is one of the easiest wins in terms of optimising the benefits and protection given by your patent. However, all too often it is either completely overlooked or not done properly. This article explains why you should take marking and webmarking seriously, and how you go about doing it.
HR Manager Lucy Gabb attended the Malvern Festival of Innovation Tech Day at the Malvern Hills Science Park to meet GCSE and A-level students and talk about careers in IP.
Monday 19th September 2022 has been confirmed as a bank holiday and a national day of mourning following the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II.
Wynne-Jones IP will be observing this national day of mourning in order that our team can watch the funeral of the late queen, should they wish.
Normal business resumes on Tuesday 20th September 2022.