
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?
In its broader definition, Intellectual property refers to intellectual creations, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and commercial symbols, names and images used

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:

How to patent an idea in the UK
Patents are considered to be the strongest and most comprehensive type of intellectual property protection right. Each country has its own patent laws and regulations. In this article we will focus on how to patent an idea in the UK.

How to bring a new product idea to market
Are you wondering how to bring a new product idea to market? It involves many aspects from many fields:

How to put an idea into production
In this article we will discuss ways to put an idea into production and especially how to patent an idea in order to get a

Does your invention qualify for patent protection? This is how you find out
The first step in the process of getting a patent protection on an idea is actually a question – Does your invention already exist?

How do you patent an invention?
How do you patent an invention or idea? A free step-by-step guide covering the whole process and its requirements, from idea to granted patent.

What is a patent analysis, its softwares and tools? – We cover the basics
The term patent analysis is used to describe a comprehensive in-depth study of patent databases and any information presented in or attached to patents/patent applications
The importance of using an intellectual property – IP service provider
Protecting, developing and monetising an idea/ product/ invention is a very long, expensive and complex process, made up of many intricate tasks (research, building IP strategy, drafting and filing patents etc.) each needing a large amount of resources and highly intricate technical, legal and commercial skills and know-how.
4 effective methods for patent evaluation
4 effective methods for patent evaluation Patents, like other forms of Intellectual property (IP), are assets with monetary value, similar to any tangible assets such
Watch out for these common patent mistakes
Watch out for these common patent mistakes Our team at Patentest, over the years, has assisted thousands of international companies, medium and small enterprises, and

Why should I use a professional patent expert
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