The wristwatch technical domain is in constant evolution. Samuel Da Costa, IP Consultant at Questel, reveals key findings from Questel's patent analysis of innovation in watch internal parts, including...

From the COVID-19 pandemic to conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, the launch of the Unitary Patent, and emerging technologies such as Generative AI (GenAI), IP professionals face new and...

IP landscape analysis provides companies with a vital overview of innovation in their chosen markets and industry sectors, from patent hotspots to industrial application, market investments, and major players.

Maintaining intellectual property records can be complicated for in-house legal teams and their legal advisors at times—not least because of the detailed and diverse documents and formalities required...

With online threats evolving rapidly, brand owners require forward planning and steadfast support to protect their assets online.

Managing proof of use for trademark rights is not always glamorous. However, overlooking this routine administrative step can cause considerable friction in time-pressured trademark workflows...

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A trademark image is one of the most valuable assets a business can have. Logos, icons, stylised lettering, and pictograms are all examples of visual marks that communicate brand identity and help consumers recognise your products or services.

In today’s innovation-driven economy, intellectual property is one of the most valuable corporate assets. For companies in technology, pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing, intangible assets—including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets—often represent a significant portion of enterprise value.

In today's knowledge-driven economy, intellectual property (IP) assets often hold more value than traditional physical assets.

As one of the most valuable corporate assets, intellectual property must be managed appropriately to maximize its potential. In line with many areas of life, technological advancements are transforming how IP is managed, including a wide choice of digital and online solutions for IP portfolio management.

In a recent webinar on best practices for European patents, Novagraaf's Dr Kate McNamara joined experts from Questel to discuss the new European patenting landscape.

The FDJ Group has exclusive rights to operate offline and online lottery games, and point-of-sale sports betting in France. In recent years, the Group has capitalized on its expertise to create new revenue sources...

Understanding how long does a patent last is essential for inventors, startups, and companies planning product launches, licensing strategies, and portfolio management. Patents offer exclusive...

A trademark application is the formal legal process to register and protect your brand name, logo, or slogan with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Filing establishes exclusive rights to use your mark in commerce and provides federal legal protection against unauthorized use by competitors.

China holds the world's largest patent portfolio, with over 4.3 million active patents. For IP professionals, R&D teams, and patent searchers, navigating the China National Intellectual Property Administration...

Faced with increasingly complex global portfolios and the pressure of meeting tight national-phase deadlines, it’s no wonder that IP teams can feel overwhelmed by patent filing operations.

A UK patent search is the first step before filing a new application or assessing competitive risk. Three major free databases cover national and international filings, and a structured methodology...

Patent filing has become one of the most operationally complex functions within modern IP management. While the legal objective remains consistent, securing protection for inventions across jurisdictions, the underlying process has expanded into a multi-layered coordination effort involving internal IP teams, external counsel, translation providers, filing agents, and finance functions.

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