Switzerland to ban EVs to save energy!
Switzerland to ban EVs to save energy! Just as Delhi considers banning petrol and diesel cars to reduce pollution and the UK opens a new coalmine! Not a good example of joined up
There have been some recent changes to R&D Tax Credit and Patent Box, how will these affect your business?
Innovation Incentive Schemes explained by Claritas Tax. Innovation incentives are designed to support innovative and high growth companies. R&D Tax Credits and Patent Box are t
What if one person in your business knows too much?
Programmes to identify and capture know-how and trade secrets will mean you businesses is less reliant on key individuals, I'm better able to identify and enter protect the items f
Can I still claim on Patent Box if my patents aren’t granted yet?
Can I still claim on Patent Box if my patents aren’t granted yet? You can still claim for the time between patent application and grant Once the patent is granted you can make a
Why R&D tax cuts hit SMEs hardest?
How will this hurt the tech sector and innovation? The UK government seeks £4.5 bn in savings from R&D tax credit cuts by targeting SMEs and start-ups. The Autumn statement us
Patent box: should the patent cover the whole product?
One patent over one essential element, qualifies the whole of the profit derived from the product or service for patent box.
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