Intellectual Property News
New scheme to uphold IP rights in China
9th June 2008
The European Patent Office has launched a €16 million plan to try to ensure that the intellectual property rights (IPR) newly enshrined in China are upheld. The EU–China Project on the ... Read More »
IPR China Helpdesk Launched
2nd June 2008
The IPR China Helpdesk is a new Web site on intellectual property rights (IPR) launched by DG Enterprise and Industry of the European Commission for providing free information, first-line advice ... Read More »
Rise in European Patent Fees
22nd January 2008
EPO announce changes in fees. The European Patent Office has announced changes is fees relating to excess claims within a patent. The European patent application must be “concise”. The ... Read More »
Spending on innovation grows in UK
14th November 2007
A report from the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills has stated that the leading companies within the UK companies spent almost £21 million on research and development (R&D) ... Read More »
New E-Learning Site for IP for Businesses
17th October 2007
A new package providing E-Learning in Intellectual Property for businesses has been lauched. IP PANORAMA, accessed via the WIPO website, is available free to all businesses. Developed jointly by ... Read More »
Agreement to Ease Patent Translation
16th October 2007
The London Agreement (concluded in October 2000 and finally ratified this month) aims ease the costs associated with validating European Patents. At present, once a European Patent has been ... Read More »
Changes in Trademark Law
3rd October 2007
Changes in the Trademark Laws came into force on 1st October 2007. The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) will no longer refuse trademark applications on the grounds that it might conflict ... Read More »