British Library

The Business & IP Centre

ProspectIP and British Librarywork together to provide training and events in the field of intellectual property and commercialising ideas/inventions for businesses within the East Midlands.

News

Court of Appeal accepts software patent
13th October 2008

The Court of Appeal has refused to accept the UK Intellectual Property Office's rejection of a patent for a piece of software in a move which experts say will open the door for more software ... Read More »

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New Trade Mark Rules
6th October 2008

From the 1st October, the process of registering a trade mark has been streamlined so that applications are automatically open to challenge, or opposition, for two months instead of three. Trade ... Read More »

Overall winner, Liam Elliott with Pat Symonds

Schools Design Challenge Finals 2008
2nd June 2008

The Silverstone Innovation Centre Schools Design Challenge is aimed at students aged 11-18. Students can enter in a range of categories which fit their strengths and interests, from desiging a ... Read More »

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New Innovation Reduces Medical Accidents
7th May 2008

An invention to help reduce accidents in hospitals and laboratories is a step closer to commercial success after entrepreneur Dr Anant Ghelani has teamed up with ProspectIP to develop his product ... Read More »

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British Library launches onlines courses
16th April 2008

The Business & IP Centre within the British Library in London provides support and information on all aspects of business and intellectual property for innovators and entrepreneurs - from free ... Read More »

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Innovation Award sponsored by ProspectIP
15th April 2008

The Medilink Innovation Day and Business Awards 2008 was held on Thurday 3rd April. ProspectIP sponsored "Innovation Award" which was awarded to Sallis Healthcare. The award is given for the ... Read More »

High Court rules against UKIPO in patent case
20th March 2008

The High Court has overturned a decision by the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) which rejected a patent application as being nothing more than software. The UKIPO have responded to the ... Read More »