The Best Patents Ever And What They Teach Us About Innovation Why Do Patents Matter? A great idea is only the beginning. Without legal protection, even the smartest invention is vulnerable. Patents provide the foundation to commercialise, scale, and defend your work. Turning sketches into startups, and prototypes into products. Just ask the inventors below. […]
Size Doesn’t Matter: Why Every Business Needs To Protect Its Intellectual Property. When people think about intellectual property (IP), they often picture global companies with huge legal teams and vast portfolios of patents and trade marks. However, IP isn’t just for Multinationals. In fact, small businesses, start-ups and even sole traders often have just […]
Innovative Ideas That Started Small and Changed the World Throughout history, some of the most innovative ideas began as simple ideas, proving that innovation doesn’t always have to be complex. In fact, these everyday items, now essential in our daily lives, were once just sparks of creativity that were carefully developed and protected through patents. […]
Mandy Haberman’s Journey Mandy Haberman’s journey from a mother with an idea to a celebrated inventor exemplifies the critical role of innovation, resilience, and robust intellectual property (IP) protection. Initially driven by personal necessity, Mandy created solutions to daily problems. Her first major invention, the Haberman Feeder, arose from a need to feed her daughter […]
The Life of Arthur Pedrick After retiring from his position at the UK Patent Office, Arthur embarked on a unique journey. He filed an abundance of eccentric and often whimsical patents during his retirement. Arthur Pedrick’s eccentric patents and creations were notable for their impracticality and sheer absurdity. Although they were often groundbreaking in their […]
