In this white paper we share some of the critical IP-related issues we've uncovered whilst working with investors. We also highlight how robust, detailed and highly focused IP due diligence can ensure you have everything you need to make the most informed investment decisions.
As a university student or academic you might be vaguely aware of IP as a concept but still wonder “Why is IP important?” and “Where do I start with my IP strategy?”. Our guide takes you through five facets of IP that are particularly important for businesses relying on university-originating IP.
Potter Clarkson has once again been recognised as a top tier operator in the latest Legal 500 survey, which bills itself as the clients’ guide to the best law firms, attorneys and solicitors.
Potter Clarkson has moved to larger premises in London following year-on-year revenue growth of 33%, a raft of stellar hires and an increase in big-ticket client work.
In line with the UK’s bid to be a global leader in innovation and to support a post-pandemic recovery, the UKIPO has launched a new grant called "IP Access" to help SMEs protect and commercialise their IP.
We have developed this hub to provide you with an overview of the UK’s position regarding intellectual property in a post-Brexit landscape, along with our recommendations to ensure your rights remain protected.
As an initiative to support SMEs to pursue their IP rights, the Danish Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs has introduced a new IP action plan. The hope is that the initiatives included in the plan will further drive innovation in Denmark.
Potter Clarkson is delighted to announce that nine attorneys have been nominated as some of the world's leading patent and trade mark practitioners in this year's edition of WWL: IP.
The academic inventor faces pressure from both sides - should they publish their research to help with academic metrics, or should they keep the research confidential so that a patent application can be filed? However, it is important to understand that research publication and IP protection are not mutually exclusive.
Understanding the market and its IP landscape will help you assess potential opportunities and also demonstrate to investors that you have a good understanding of what third party IP rights exist and how they can impact your innovation or brand.
Having a sound IP strategy in place supports fund-raising efforts by enabling you to address due diligence questions from investors. By answering their questions in a clear manner, you give them the confidence that you have properly considered how IP factors into your business plan.
IP is often the strongest, and sometimes only, asset owned by a university start-up in its early days. Capturing and protecting new IP are essential steps for building a solid foundation on which a start-up can develop their IP portfolio to attract potential investors.
The question of IP ownership should not be overlooked and will be raised by investors looking into investing in a university start-up. There are two key areas investors will want to look at - who owns the existing IP, and what will happen to ownership of new IP created by your start-up?
As a university student or academic you might be vaguely aware of IP as a concept but still wonder “Why is IP important?” and “Where do I start with my IP strategy?”. Our guide takes you through five facets of IP that are particularly important for businesses relying on university-originating IP.