IP Insight
Edition 55, October 2011
2012 Fast Forward Competition
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has a long record of providing support and leadership in knowledge transfer for the UK's Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Public Sector Research Establishments (PSREs).
Non-stick, dissolving chewing gum
Revolymer® Ltd, a North Wales technology development company have invented the first removable, degradable, environmentally friendly gum which removes readily from a wide range of surfaces including pavements, carpets, and textiles.
Trade mark use
Trade marks must be used in relation to the goods or services for which they are registered.
IPR protection at trade fairs
Thousands of European SMEs based in Europe and China participate in trade fairs and exhibitions in China each year. Trade fairs offer the opportunity for European companies to showcase their products and identify new clients.
Starting a business, think intellectual property
If you are thinking of starting a business, Intellectual Property may be one of the elements to make it a success.
New online access to free patent information
In the first week of October the Minister for Intellectual Property, Baroness Wilcox, launched the Intellectual Property Office’s new online patent information and document inspection service.
IP in the news
Another batch of IP related stories which have attracted media attention over the past month.
Your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about IP issues and strategies.