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Innovation, piracy and change in digital media
Posted on 26/04/2013 by
In the late 1990s, several technological advancements changed the face of digital media forever. At the forefront of these was the advent of MP3: a means of compression for high-quality music. Read More
Endless pursuit for the smartest smartphone
Posted on 26/04/2013 by
The modern-day smartphone is a far cry from Alexander Bell’s first patented telephone in 1876. Read More
You’re such a happy chappy, just like a budgie in a nappy!
Posted on 26/04/2013 by
You’ve probably heard the saying “It’s a crazy old world out there!” Since it’s World IP day on 26 April 2013, we thought we’d acknowledge the day by honouring our favourite patented invention craziness from around the world,... Read More
We can patent jeans – so what about genes?
Posted on 26/04/2013 by
Our genes determine how we look, how our bodies work, and we now know that they also play a major role in our susceptibility to disease. Read More
IP issues for the next generation
Posted on 26/04/2013 by
Intellectual Property refers to creations of the mind: inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce. Read More
Inventions that are just...well...cool
Posted on 26/04/2013 by
Time Magazine’s article detailing the list of cool inventions for 2012 quite rightly points out that we appear to live in an age where the ‘perfector’ is king. Read More
Patents and health care in developing countries: ViiV Healthcare joins the Medicine Patent Pool
Posted on 12/04/2013 by
ViiV Healthcare, a joint venture between Glaxosmithkline and Pfizer, have announced their collaboration with Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) providing lower cost HIV medicines to those in developing countries. Read More
An intro to your IP rights in China!
Posted on 12/04/2013 by
Clients have previously asked whether it is worth protecting their Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in China given its reputation and perceived lack of regard for Intellectual Property Laws. Read More
ISP liability for copyright infringement: Are dodgy subscribers worth the risk?
Posted on 12/04/2013 by
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) play a major role in our everyday lives. Read More
Hot Demand for Intellectual Property Rights
Posted on 09/04/2013 by
Intellectual capital is crucial in gaining a competitive edge in the local and international marketplaces. From the individual inventor to the multi-national company, technological advancement and globalisation present unparalleled opportunities to maximise intangible assets. Read More