Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
Many people are not aware of the fact that patents are territorial – a patent is only valid in the country in which it was
Reporteditor – the most effective tool for creating your patent search report
You might wonder what’s the best way of creating a patent search report. Patent search professionals sometimes spend more time documenting, creating and editing a
How do I get a patent certification?
Getting a patent certification or a patent is a long and complex journey. In this article we’ll give you an overview of the major steps
Why should I use a professional patent expert
What is the first step to take, when you have an unique idea for a patent? In this article, we will explain why you should
Top 3 Free Patent tools: Choosing the right one for your Patent search
Whether you have an idea and want to check if it already exists before filing a patent application, you need to insure there is no

How to patent an invention
Getting a patent on your invention can be a complex, expensive and long process. Whether you are an inventor or an entrepreneur building a startup

Dene Parker
Our dear head of Patentest UK Mr Dene Parker has sadly passed away after a short period of illness. Our thoughts goes to Dene’s family

Patentest Announces New Partnership with IAMIP
The leading European patent information and analysis group Patentest is excited to announce a new partnership with IAMIP, a fast-growing global patent platform. This partnership

What is a patent and IP strategy and what is the right strategy for me?
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What are the requirements that make an invention patentable?
The UK, US and the European Patent Convention (EPC) – Part 2 In the first part of the article, we have briefly discussed basics patents

The differences between self-patent search and a professional patentability search
A well-known saying states that “amateurs rely on luck and hard work, professionals on knowledge, experience and effective work” or as Abraham Lincoln phrased it

“The Paris convention”, PCT & US provisional – Different mechanisms to file a patent – explained
When an inventor/ entrepreneur wants to get patent rights, one of the most important decisions he must take is in which countries he wishes to

I have an innovative idea, what’s the next step?
If you ask yourself the following question: I have an innovative idea, but what should I do right now? Then this article is for you.

What to do with a new product idea – 5 effective strategies
In this Article we will discuss 5 strategies that will help you understand what to do with a new product idea in order to get a patent.

Is my business idea good?
Whether you are an inventor, entrepreneur or a manager of an established business, while coming up with an invention (a new service, product or technology), there are a lot of commercial, technological & legal questions that come into mind and must be answered: