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Everyday IP: When were computers invented?

Answering the question: 'When were computers invented?' involves far more than just citing a date — it is bound up in the past, present and future of IP.

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What it means to be in Intellectual Property

Working in the Intellectual Property industry takes many forms, requiring professionals with diverse backgrounds and skillsets.

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Making the most of your patent drawings

Drawings are an essential element of any patent application for a device or design that requires a visual depiction of the functions and concepts involved.

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Everyday IP: When were cars invented?

While some nations are more automobile-dependent than others, it is still difficult to imagine how our modern world would function without cars.

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The tech dilemma: Should I patent my app?

After developing a trail-blazer mobile app or feature, the ultimate question you need to answer is whether it makes sense to pursue patentability.

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Five rules for a successful supplementary protection certificate application

When it comes to applying for an SPC, there is no one-size-fits-all plan of action, but we have five golden rules for handling these IP rights.

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Eurasian industrial design: an overview of a new regional system

The Eurasian regional system of industrial design legal protection is a convenient instrument for applicants and patent owners acting in the region.

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IP investment and the jewelry industry: an opportunity for economic growth in Africa

Africa is an important continent for the production of minerals and precious metals, but very little jewelry is manufactured there.

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Everyday IP: A brief history of candy bars

Candy or chocolate bars are perhaps the most commonly bought sweet treats globally, but do you know their value as IP assets?

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The rise in remote working and how DIAMS iQ can help

DIAMS iQ combines long-term hands-on IP expertise and integrated IP country law knowledge with innovative digital tools in a modern and intuitive solution.

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Everyday IP: The history and evolution of books

Each time you pick up a book or an e-reader, it is well worth reflecting on this medium's unique power to inform, influence and inspire.

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The evolution of IP in high-growth companies

High-growth inventions based on IP are likely to come from expert inventors who operate within a structure for research and development.