What is the significance of IP in Life Science and MedTech?
What is the significance of IP in Life Science and Med-Tech? Pure Ideas and Avidity IP (powered by MAPD) were invited by the Department of Business and Trade (Midlands) to participate in Medica 2023. This year it was in Dusseldorf from November 13th to 16th. Medica stands as the world's
What is Added Subject Matter in a Patent?
What is Added Subject Matter in a Patent? After submitting your patent application, it proceeds to the examination phase. During this stage, your application undergoes a comprehensive review at the Intellectual Property Office. It's typical for the examiner to identify certain issues or objections that must be resolved before
Your Basic Guide to Novelty and Inventive Step in Patent Filings
Your Basic Guide to Novelty and Inventive Step in Patent Filings When our clients inquire about protecting their ideas and innovations with a patent, they often request clarification regarding "novelty" and "inventive step." These are two crucial elements in obtaining a granted patent, it is beneficial to provide an
How does Pure Ideas help SMEs in the field of Engineering?
How does Pure Ideas help SMEs in the field of Engineering? Pure Ideas is passionate about providing intellectual property advice and support to SMEs in a straightforward and accessible way. We collaborate with clients in engineering, manufacturing, medical devices, and computer-implemented inventions. Our team of experienced and seasoned attorneys possesses
Guide to Patent Drawings for Beginners
Guide to Patent Drawings for Beginners As part of a UK Patent application, you need to describe one or more practical embodiments of your invention. This includes drawings to support the full disclosure of your invention. This article briefly explains why patent drawings enhance your application
Celebrating 50 years of the European Patent Convention
Celebrating 50 years of the European Patent Convention On 5 October 2023, we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of signing the European Patent Convention (EPC). So, what exactly is the EPC, and how has it transformed the process of obtaining patents in Europe? How does it benefit your business? Vikki Townsend,
Standard Essential Patents Explained
You don’t need to be a big company to own an SEP. If you work in developing telecommunications technology adapted for use in any industry, you might have a patentable invention. This could be adopted in a Standard and you could be an owner of an SEP.
Design 2 Market invites Pure Ideas to Discuss Patents
Design 2 Market invites Pure Ideas to Discuss Patents Our Senior Patent Attorney Vikki Townsend recently visited Design 2 Market at their offices in Cheltenham. She shared her best advice on how to protect yourself in a competitive market. Especially for designers and SMEs. Subscribe to our YouTube channel