Building brands: the engineering behind success
Branding is a crucial aspect of any business. The engineering sector is no exception.
White paper: Creating the right IP strategy to maximise the value of your innovation
In this white paper we discuss why creating a strong IP strategy is essential to a business’ success and examine the components that should be considered and included.
White paper: From university to commercialisation
This white paper will take you through five facets of IP that are particularly important for businesses relying on IP that has originated from their time at a university or other higher education facility.
Would you like our help to get you and your patent portfolio UPC ready?
It has now been confirmed that the Unitary Patent (UP) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) are intended to come into force on the 1 April 2023.
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Potter Clarkson client Notpla win 2022 Earthshot Prize
We would like to pass our heartiest congratulations to our client, Notpla, who have just won the 2022 Earthshot Prize in the 'Build a Waste-Free World' category.
White paper: Licensing innovation within the advanced materials sector
In this white paper we will look at how licensing models benefit both the licensor and the licensee and provide advice on best practice to create the licensing model you need to deliver your commercial objectives.
Product Design Engineering 2022 Degree Show
Deborah Maxwell was part of a panel of judges at the Product Design Engineering 2022 Degree Show at the Glasgow School of Art.
University IP licensing deal blocked by UK government on grounds of national security
In a move that will be of interest to universities and others, an IP licensing deal between the University of Manchester and a Chinese company, Beijing Infinite Vision Technology Company Ltd, has been blocked by the UK government.
Potter Clarkson announce fourth year as an affiliate partner of the GEIC
Potter Clarkson are delighted to announce their fourth year as an affiliate partner of the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) in Manchester.
How should a graphene business approach collaboration agreements?
Collaboration agreements are a tool businesses commonly use to tap into external expertise to supplement and accelerate their internal research and product development.
The Advanced Materials Show
The Advanced Materials Show is Europe’s largest dedicated advanced and nano materials event, offering insight into current and future materials development, with experts from all sides of the industry in attendance.
Battery Cells & Systems Expo
Battery Cells & Systems Expo is an international showcase of manufacturers, users and the entire supply chain working to increase battery performance, cost and safety.
The Graphene Council Commercialization Conference
The Graphene Council is hosting an in-person conference, bringing together the world's leading graphene production and application experts.
How should a graphene-based business approach the licensing of IP rights?
The reason we recommended involving specialist legal counsel at an early stage of a deal in the first part of this series is because there is always a risk the proposed deal may not work for some reason or, at least, does not work exactly as the parties originally envisaged.
How can you gain the best protection from an NDA?
In the previous part of this series we looked at three tips that will help you structure better deals with potential partners, collaborators or licensees. The first of those tips was to put a meaningful NDA in place before negotiations start so in this part we thought it may be useful to look at NDAs.