The world of IP
The world of IP is rapidly changing. Nowadays we live in an IP driven economy. This section headlines particular items which we believe merit your attention, news items not only from the United Kingdom but from jurisdictions worldwide. For a more in-depth analyis of some of these items, please click on the Hot Topics section of the site. And, of course, please contact us if there is any matter on which you would like our view or analysis!
IP News
United Kingdom Patent News...
Tax Breaks For Patents Announced - But A While Off Yet....
9 December 2009
In order to strengthen the incentives to invest in innovative industries and ensure the UK remains an attractive location for innovation, the Government will introduce a "Patent Box" , a reduced rate of Corporation tax applying to income from patents. The reduced rate will be 10% and will apply from April 2013. There will be consultation with business in time for the Finance Bill 2011 on the details, which will also only apply to patents granted after the legislation is passed. So watch this space for more news.
United Kingdom IP News...
UK Joins Priority Document Exchange...
6 October 2009
Patent applicants who are filing UK patent applications and claiming priority from applications in participating counties of the Priority Document Exchange System (such as the USA) may no longer be required to file a certified copy of the original priority document to support their priority claim.
We have produced a Hot Topics sheet on this development, which you can dowload from our Hot Topics section on the left hand column.
For more information, please contact Laurence Brown from our Leeds office on the email below.
glb@udl.co.uk
