06-11-2018
The chemistry and materials of cars — time to reassess your patent strategy?
New, innovative players in automotive mean that it might be time to rethink your IP strategy.
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In the UK, the chemical industry annually contributes an estimated £8 billion to the economy. Chemicals are fundamental to a number of significant industries including green tech, healthcare, aerospace, computing, electronic and optical equipment, food products, automotive, machinery, communications and electronics. IP protection (especially patents) is an established mechanism to capitalise on R&D in the sector, to add variety to revenue streams and complement an organisation’s primary business activities.
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Materials inventions often sit at the start of a complex commercial value chain, with a significant proportion of an end product’s value added downstream of the initial synthesis. For new manufacturers, there are likely to be opportunities for capturing IP assets across the value chain to get the best commercial return and help retain freedom to operate. A deep, varied patent portfolio can provide a variety of revenue streams without the burden of additional capital investment and infrastructure.
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05-11-2018
Patent ownership and inventorship — a quick guide
Applicants, inventors, owners. What's the difference? Here's a quick guide.
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01-11-2018
The race towards a truly acceptable electric vehicle for the masses — keeping pace with the patent surge
A breakthrough in battery technology is needed for electric vehicles to be widely adopted.
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