Have you ever had an idea for an invention, product or process that you thought had the potential to break boundaries and change the world? If you have, you are not alone! There are so many individuals and organisations that have revolutionary ideas, but not everyone knows how to protect them.
This is where patents come into play. So, what exactly is a patent? In this guide, we will explain everything you need to know about patents, as simply as possible.
When it comes to protecting inventions, patents are crucial. In this blog post, we examine what patents protect and how they differ from other forms of intellectual property. We will also shed some light on the steps needed to apply for a patent, from deciding whether a patent is needed to maintaining and enforcing a granted patent. More…
Welcome to Minesoft’s comprehensive guide to intellectual property law in the US. In this blog post, we will delve into the intricacies of intellectual property law, providing valuable insights and guidance for individuals and businesses seeking to protect their creative works and innovative ideas.
Intellectual Property Law in the UK covers various forms of protection including trademarks, patents, designs, copyright and trade secrets. They enable businesses and innovators to protect their rights but can be difficult to understand and navigate for non-experts. In this guide we explain the different types of intellectual property necessary to protect your ideas. More…
After years of rumours and speculation, Apple has finally unveiled its much anticipated mixed-reality headset. Called the Apple Vision Pro, it supports both AR and VR applications and is being named the most advanced personal electronics device ever, with over 5,000 patents filed related to it. It’s a new type of product that blends the digital and real world, allowing users to control everything using their eyes, hands and voice rather than holding physical controllers, introducing us to “spatial computing”. It uses micro-OLED technology to pack 23 million pixels into two displays. The device has twelve cameras, five sensors, and six microphones and is powered by Apple’s M2 chip and also has a new R1 chip. Years of innovation and R&D have gone into developing this breakthrough technology, let’s take a look at some of the patents that made it happen. More…
World Ocean Day takes place annually on the 8th of June and aims to unite and rally the world to protect and restore our planet. The Day supports collaborative conservation, working with its global network of youth and organisational leaders in over 150 countries. Coral reefs are one of the most diverse and important ecosystems on Earth. They provide food and shelter for a wide variety of marine life, and they also play a vital role in protecting coastlines from erosion. However, coral reefs are under threat from global warming and need to be protected and restored. More…
It’s an exciting time to be working at Minesoft with the last few months really gearing towards the future and we have some important updates to share with you! The global Minesoft team has been working incredibly hard behind the scenes, preparing for the launch of Minesoft Origin, our new AI-powered patent search platform. Officially launched in April, Minesoft Origin incorporates artificial intelligence that uses Natural Language Processing to simplify patent searching and facilitate the review of patent documents for R&D and IP Legal professionals. More…
Online patent databases allow IP paralegals and R&D search teams to discover relevant patent information and technical development about inventions, companies’ portfolios, and white spaces helping them understand their competitive landscape. Minesoft offers an array of products to help simplify IP paralegals’ time-consuming tasks helping them make informed decisions with ease. We shed some light on the significance of using a secure online patent database with the help of our newest product, Minesoft Origin. More…
The Minesoft development team has been working hard on new PatBase enhancements to provide users with useful features to help with their patent searching needs. These include a new Patent Valuation System and Insights tab to help understand the potential value of a patent, recently added EP Designs documents which can be easily searched for using a kind code, and a new Unified Patent Court legal event code. More…
