We can thank Alexander Graham Bell for inventing the telephone back in 1876 but today’s telecommunication technology is unrecognisable from the early days of telephone exchanges and switchboards. For decades, the traditional telephone network in the UK was visible for us all to see; every street was lined with telegraph poles, and copper cables stretched…
The World Cup is the biggest tournament in world football and one of the most exciting and anticipated events for football fans around the World. However, in recent years, one feature of the modern game has sparked almost as much conversation as the football itself: Yes, you guessed it, VAR. Love it or hate it,…
This year marks 150 years that UK trademarks have been in existence. Before The Trade Marks Registration Act 1875 came into force, companies struggled to prove ownership of their products and would be in a constant battle with competitors who were trying to copy their logos for their own gain. With the advent of a…
Every year on 17 March, the world turns a little greener. Streets fill with music, pubs get louder, and people everywhere raise a glass to St Patrick’s Day. What started as a religious festival has grown into a full-blown celebration of Irish culture with parades rolling through city centres, fiddles setting the rhythm, and friends…
As Wales marks St David’s Day, it is a fitting moment to reflect on five remarkable inventions either created in Wales or developed by Welsh-born innovators. These ideas have shaped industries, transformed lives and, in some cases, changed the course of history. Richard Trevithick (1771–1833) is best known for building the first steam locomotive to…
You wouldn’t give it a thought when you grab your re-usable drink bottle in the morning but behind the bottle’s cool exterior lies a hidden story of intellectual property. Years of scientific research and development, numerous prototypes, experiments on different materials and production methods eventually come together and what was once a concept on paper…
It’s that time of year where many of us will be buying Christmas gifts for our friends and family to celebrate the festive season, and naturally, we want the best deals for our hard-earned cash. However, this is also the busiest time of year for counterfeiters flooding the market with fake products, which can not…
If you are considering registering any type of intellectual property in the UK, you might want to act sooner rather than later as the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) will be increasing its fees for patents, trademarks and designs on 1 April 2026, subject to parliamentary approval, with fees increasing on average by 25%.This…
When Setting Up a New Business, Ask Yourself This – Why Are Trademarks an Essential Commodity for Every Business? Trademarks are much more than symbols or words, they are the essence of your business identity and one of your most powerful business commodities. In today’s competitive market, a business’s most valuable assets are not always…
A trademark enables us to distinguish an enterprise for certain goods and services. An application to register SWEDEN has been filed by Visit Sweden as a certification mark in respect of the provision of travel information. Sweden has become the first country to file a trademark application for its country name through the European Union…
