A new two-year pilot scheme, launched today, will provide a boost for growth by helping businesses speed up the processing of patent applications in the UK and Germany.
The Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) allows applicants who have been successful in obtaining a patent from either the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) or the German Patent and Trademark Office to request accelerated examination of a corresponding patent application filed in the other country.
Minister for Intellectual Property Baroness Wilcox said: "Speeding up the international patent process means British businesses wishing to expand abroad can do so more quickly and cheaply. The Patent Prosecution Highway with Germany's Patent and Trademark Office adds an important partner to the existing schemes the UK IPO already has with a number of other countries. The agreement will provide a more efficient and affordable system for British and German businesses."
The UK-Germany PPH pilot programme was launched on 1 March 2012 and will run for an initial period of one year, ending on 1 March 2013.
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Tuesday, 28 June 2011
Trade mark attorney 'back home'
Alexander Ramage Associates has appointed James Setchell as an associate. A UK registered Trade Mark Attorney and European Trade Mark Attorney, James first worked for the Woking-based firm as a trainee in 1994, after having gained an LLB with honours from Cardiff University.
During his subsequent career in private practice in London and Newcastle, James spent a number of years as a trade mark manager for a global drinks manufacturer. He acquired extensive experience in advising on the trade mark portfolios of large FMCG companies as well as SMEs in a variety of business sectors.
"We are delighted to welcome James back," said Eric Ramage, senior partner at Alexander Ramage Associates. "His extensive experience in the international beverage sector will strengthen our presence in that field."
James is a member of the Council of the Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys, and chairs its Public Relations and Communications committee. He takes an active part in the education of those seeking to qualify as Trade Mark Attorneys, being a regular tutor on revision courses and a qualified tutor for the Nottingham Law School course.
He is also a board member of the Joint Examination Board for entry onto the registers of Patent Attorneys and Trade Mark Attorneys in the UK.
www.ramage.co.uk
During his subsequent career in private practice in London and Newcastle, James spent a number of years as a trade mark manager for a global drinks manufacturer. He acquired extensive experience in advising on the trade mark portfolios of large FMCG companies as well as SMEs in a variety of business sectors.
"We are delighted to welcome James back," said Eric Ramage, senior partner at Alexander Ramage Associates. "His extensive experience in the international beverage sector will strengthen our presence in that field."
James is a member of the Council of the Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys, and chairs its Public Relations and Communications committee. He takes an active part in the education of those seeking to qualify as Trade Mark Attorneys, being a regular tutor on revision courses and a qualified tutor for the Nottingham Law School course.
He is also a board member of the Joint Examination Board for entry onto the registers of Patent Attorneys and Trade Mark Attorneys in the UK.
www.ramage.co.uk
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
SMEs! Stand Up for your Patent Rights! At last, Intellectual Property Insurance that allows you to fight for your patents in court.
Patenting your ideas is important, vital, even! But it is crucial to protect them with proper insurance, too. La Playa’s Matthew Clark celebrates the arrival of a new insurance product that’s made for SMEs.
Intellectual Property is arguably your most important asset – but could you actually afford to defend a patent? An average patent law suit in the United Kingdom can easily exceed £250,000 (per side).
Much has been written about the importance of patents to support the growth of the knowledge economy. Yet patent owners receive no government or patent office help when faced with having to enforce their patent rights if they are infringed or if their validity or ownership is challenged.
Intellectual Property is arguably your most important asset – but could you actually afford to defend a patent? An average patent law suit in the United Kingdom can easily exceed £250,000 (per side).
Much has been written about the importance of patents to support the growth of the knowledge economy. Yet patent owners receive no government or patent office help when faced with having to enforce their patent rights if they are infringed or if their validity or ownership is challenged.
Who could you turn to for help in defending your rights? This is particularly an issue for SMEs, many of whom would be forced to “roll over” rather than pay the legal costs to defend their intellectual property.
You wouldn't hesitate to insure office contents and other assets - so why leave your patents unprotected? Without insurance, the financial burden of a patent infringement case can be tremendous -crippling for start-ups and smaller businesses. But with the right insurance policy in place, you have the financial muscle to defend yourself – and merely having the insurance is itself a powerful deterrent to any potential infringer.
Intellectual Property insurance has long been available to large companies – but at a price; smaller firms have struggled to find affordable cover. Cambridge and London based insurance specialist La Playa has teamed up with leading global IP insurer SAMIAN Underwriting Agency, to provide PatentEnforcerTM - a cost effective insurance solution to protect the fruits of your invention with the financial means to enforce your patent rights.
You wouldn't hesitate to insure office contents and other assets - so why leave your patents unprotected? Without insurance, the financial burden of a patent infringement case can be tremendous -crippling for start-ups and smaller businesses. But with the right insurance policy in place, you have the financial muscle to defend yourself – and merely having the insurance is itself a powerful deterrent to any potential infringer.
Intellectual Property insurance has long been available to large companies – but at a price; smaller firms have struggled to find affordable cover. Cambridge and London based insurance specialist La Playa has teamed up with leading global IP insurer SAMIAN Underwriting Agency, to provide PatentEnforcerTM - a cost effective insurance solution to protect the fruits of your invention with the financial means to enforce your patent rights.
PatentEnforcerTM is specifically designed for the SME market, with sensible levels of protection at reasonable prices, and the cover allows you to pursue infringers of your intellectual property.
More information and online quotations for Intellectual Property Insurance are available online.
More information and online quotations for Intellectual Property Insurance are available online.
EDITOR: That's Business would like to thank Matthew Clark and La Playa for their help in compiling this article. You can visit La Playa at www.laplaya.co.uk/intellectual-property.htm
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