IP Insight

Edition 12, March 2008

Through thick and thin

Given the predicted rocky patch in the global economy, many enterprises will feel the pinch this year. Even if volumes hold up, profits will be under pressure.

IP proves the exception

High spec at low cost? Craig Wright is finding some innovative answers.

Employee inventors

Normally, inventions created by employees should belong to their employer, but the issue of establishing ownership can become complicated.

The revised European Patent Convention (EPC 2000)

A revised version of the EPC (EPC 2000) came into force on 13 December 2007 on the same day that consequential changes to the Patents Act 1977 came into force.

Faster marks

As part of the modernisation and consolidation of the Trade Mark rules, we are planning some changes that will increase the speed of unopposed trade mark registrations.

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.