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Augmented Reality – Through The Looking Glass
There has been talk as to the potential for the use of augmented reality in enriching customer experience for some time now. A recently published patent from Microsoft suggests that the future of augmented reality may be right in front of your eyes. The patent, titled “EVENT AUGMENTATION WITH REAL-TIME INFORMATION” suggests that by wearing […]
Information For Inventors: Changes to US Patent System
America Invents Act: Improving the US Patent System On Friday 16th September, President Obama signed the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (The AIA or Patent Reform Act of 2011) which brings new legislation to the American patenting system in order to improve current processes. The changes have been proposed for some time and, having been finalised […]
Peer-to-Patent initiative to trial in UK
After trials in USA, Australia, Japan and Korea, the Peer-to-Patent system is finally being trialled by the UK Intellectual Property office from 1st June 2011.
World Intellectual Property Day
Today is World IP day, the Intellectual Property Office have commisioned some great articles to celebrate today and to highlight the importance of protecting your idea.
Google to gain access to over 1.5 million patents
This week saw the news that Google, who already offering a patent database, will acquire in excess of 1.5 million patents in a deal with the European Patent Office (EPO). Google – famous for being one of the most successful yet controversial companies of the present time – is offering the use of their advanced […]
