What are trade secrets? Does my company need trade secrets?
Trade secrets are one of your most valuable IP rights yet most companies have not taken simple steps to identify, value and protect them You don't really have trade secrets until y
Patent box: Does the whole product need to be patented?
Only one essential element of how the product or service works needs to be patented to qualify for patent box relief
When is the right time to get Intellectual Property ?
The answer is as soon as you are clear on the commercial value of your product, service or invention …
Is Intellectual Property important when expanding overseas?
Do you have 'freedom' to operate in your chosen market? Or will a rival accuse you of Intellectual Property infringement? Biocompatibles: “The UK patent minnow in the US patent
How much do small businesses spend on R&D?
R&D in smaller businesses is 60 % greater than predicted
Are there any financial benefits available for innovation?
In the UK if you have a patent on a product that is successful in the market place you might be able to reduce your corporation tax by nearly 50%.