Following the recent Parliamentary approval and TPN no. 2/2020, published on Monday 21 December 2020, the “Address for Services” (AfS) provisions at the UK Intellectual Property Office are changing from 1 January 2021.
Are your valuable innovations being captured or are they falling through the cracks? Are you wasting resources on redundant IP rights? Are you ready for the post-Covid and post-Brexit trading environment?
The European Commission recently published an evaluation of EU legislation on design protection. The evaluation finds that EU legislation on designs “works well and is broadly fit for purpose”. However, there are certain shortcomings, particularly in supporting Europe’s transition to a digital and green economy.
When the opportunity comes along to invest in a technology company the pressure can be on to secure the deal - at the right price, of course. Before signing on the dotted line however, an investor must complete the appropriate level of due diligence to understand the hidden risks.
Used strategically, intellectual property can have a catalytic impact on the growth potential of your business. But, too often, start-up companies think that securing a patent is the key to the crown jewels when, in fact, the true value of such rights is in their scope and application.
Potter Clarkson is ranked Tier 1 for patent prosecution and Tier 2 for trade mark prosecution in the 2020 edition of Managing Intellectual Property IP STARS - the leading resource for companies or individuals looking for experienced legal practitioners for IP advice.