Understanding UK Intellectual Property Law
Intellectual property (IP) law is an area of legal practice that governs the protection of creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, names, and images used in commerce. In the UK, intellectual property law provides the framework that enables creators and innovators to safeguard their ideas and creations from unauthorised […]
Understanding Intellectual Property: A Guide
Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images used in commerce. IP law in the UK protects these creations, granting their creators exclusive rights to use and exploit them for a certain period, while also affording remedies to enforce these rights. Businesses leverage IP […]
Patent Attorneys in the UK – A Guide
Intellectual property (IP) rights enable inventors, creators and organisations to secure exclusive benefits from their ideas and inventions, ensuring that they can capitalise on their creative efforts without fear of unauthorised use or exploitation. Such legal protections work to both safeguard ideas and act as a crucial driver of economic growth, encouraging investment in research and development. The services offered by […]
What is a Patent?
The law provides a number of ways for people to protect their intellectual property. With your IP protected, you can fully capitalise on the commercial potential your invention or idea, while preventing exploitation from others. Patents are one such type of intellectual property protection. In this guide, we outline what a patent is, what is […]
What is Passing Off?
Passing off is when one party, whether intentionally or unintentionally, offers services or goods in a way that makes the purchaser believe they are buying from another party. This is seen as a misrepresentation that can damage the goodwill, profit and reputation of a person or business. Passing off is similar in principle to trademark infringement, except […]
Patenting in the UK (FAQs)
To protect your invention from being used, made or sold by someone else, a patent can provide legal protection for your intellectual property for a limited period of time. The process of obtaining a patent is in itself protracted and can take up to five years from filing. After this initial period, annual renewal and […]
Can You Sue for Copyright Infringement?
With access to many ways to showcase our businesses, if it’s via online channels or more traditional ways with leaflets, it’s becoming easier for other businesses to lift your business material without your permission. Though this doesn’t mean it’s legal, as it can be seen as copyright infringement. Prove that you were the originator of […]
Trademark Registration Process (A Guide!)
Trademark registration offers legal protection for you and your business against your brand, company name, product and/services. So it’s important to register your trademark properly to avoid any negative impact on your business and its reputation. If another business copies your brand such as your products’ packaging or visual identity for instance, then it will […]
What is a Gagging Order?
A gagging order is an injunction issued by the court to restrict or prohibit the public disclosure of private or confidential information on a particular matter. It is a legal means of protecting the privacy of an individual and as such is legally referred to as a ‘privacy injunction’. Gagging orders are commonly sought by […]
Guide to Intellectual Property Protection
Intellectual property relates to the ownership of different types of literary, artistic and industrial creations. From inventions to innovative designs, intellectual property can prove to be extremely valuable, not only financially but also for individual and commercial recognition. As with any other commercial asset, intellectual property can be bought, sold, licensed, mortgaged or otherwise assigned. […]
What is a Trademark?
The trademark has become the hallmark of modern consumer society. It is a commercially recognised way of indicating origin, quality and reputation. As such, a distinctive trademark can be an effective way of promoting your goods or services, as well as preventing competitors from imitating your brand identity. Under the Trade Marks Act 1994 a […]
How to Patent an Idea
A patent gives the owner legal rights in respect of a new invention that exclude others from selling, making, using or profiting from their invention for a limited time period. If you have invented a product or process which is new, innovative and has industry applications, you might be considering applying for a patent to […]