We’d like to make you aware of the biggest change to European Patent Law since its inception in the 1970s (Unified Patent Court). It will happen on the 1st of June 2023, and might impact you if your business holds European Patents. Unified Patent Court On Feb 17th 2023, Germany ratified the Agreement on a…
What is a Trade Mark? Trade marks indicate the origin of a product or service to the public and are an important form of Intellectual Property (IP). Trade marks (TM) are registrable, which means you can apply to get your trade mark registered at a national or Regional IP Office (e.g. the UK IP Office…
Thanks to being homebound during multiple lockdowns, DIY fever has gripped many people throughout the UK and Ireland. DIY projects have ranged from small jobs — such as finally hanging the ‘new’ curtains which were purchased back in 2015 — to the more extravagant new home builds. This has resulted in increased opportunities for many…
Farming plays a crucial role in our society, providing fresh produce for our plates, wool for our woolies, honey for our porridge and a multitude of other essential products to meet our demands. As with many industries, farming is being hit with numerous challenges as governments seek to create a more environmentally friendly and carbon…
As the economy starts to recover from the covid-19 pandemic, a new dawn of technological optimism is breaking (to borrow a quote from The Economist). The response to the virus has been phenomenal, with people and organisations working at speed to meet significant shortages and challenges. There have been many notable successes, including: Manufacturers pivoting…
Scientific evidence suggests that climate change is happening and that human activity is heavily contributing to it. This has been recognised for decades, and in 1992 the Rio Earth Summit adopted a global plan of action for sustainable development. Today, the need for a sustainable approach is widely accepted within the architecture and construction industries.…
Here is an analysis of the key points from the Budget that relate to R&D tax credits: Review of R&D Tax Credits The major point of interest is that a detailed review of R&D tax credits is to be undertaken by the Government. Initially there is a consultation period where businesses, advisers and other…
What makes the perfect drink? For you, it might be a long Gin and Tonic after a week’s work. Perhaps it’s a cool cider in a sunny garden, or a glass of red wine with your meal. There is also the non-alcoholic industry to consider which has enjoyed a recent surge in popularity making it…
Modern life is continually improved by products that have mobility as a key benefit. From the simple wheeled suitcase to the lightweight cordless vacuum cleaner, companies are spending valuable resources on research and development (R&D) to develop products that make our busy lives easier. Less eye-catching, but no less valuable, mobile products are also being…
We were approached recently by The Times to write an article on R&D tax credits, which we were very happy to do. It fits in nicely with our mission to raise awareness of R&D tax credits and the benefits that they provide. The article – entitled ‘Looking for a cashflow boost for your company?’ -…