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Patent Emergency! What to do when you’ve (accidentally) disclosed your invention before you’ve filed a patent application
In many countries, including the UK, one of the cornerstones of the patent system is that you should apply for a patent before disclosing your invention publicly. This is because the ‘self-disclosure’ can be used to invalidate a subsequently filed patent application. That’s a horrible situation, because you may have really shot yourself in the foot in terms of getting patent protection in the UK and many other countries. For this reason, we firmly advise that you keep the invention secret before filing a patent application on the invention. But in the real world these things can happen. So what can you do if you’ve accidentally disclosed your invention before you’ve filed a patent application?
Cyber Security and IP- what should your business be doing to protect itself?
Cyber Security should be a top priority for many companies but this is not always the case. We cover what Cyber Security is, how it affects you and what steps you should be taking to protect yourself.
Every business has intellectual property – even yours!
For many, intellectual property (IP) is an abstract concept that seems elusive, and businesses are often surprised when they discover that not only do they have IP, but it could increase the value of their business, attract investment and be financially lucrative.
Wynne-Jones IP remains committed to inclusivity in the workplace
For National Inclusion Week 2021 Wynne-Jones IP reminds us of their pledge of commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace and looks at how the Covid-19 has meant more workplace challenges.
Intellectual property, return on investment and sustainability
Martin Hyden looks at the challenges of developing a sustainable economy and how businesses that meet these challenges can protect the intellectual property arising from their efforts.
The best intentions
Banksy can draw. We know that. He can also lose. In his book, Wall and Piece, Banksy famously said that “copyright is for losers” because of the difficulties he has experienced trying to enforcing copyright in his works. But does he know how to win? Apparently not, given his losing streak in recent, well publicised trade mark cases...
NFTs - the new way to exploit your IP
Non-fungible tokens are the latest fashion in the cyber world. Building on blockchain technology, NFTs may be a new way to exploit intellectual property rights.
Artificial Intelligence Patents at the EPO and UKIPO
The number of patent applications for inventions relating to Artificial Intelligence “AI” is growing fast! But, can artificial intelligence be patented at the European Patent Office? The answer is both yes... Qand no.