In this video, we explore the key aspects of IP law that tech companies should be aware of with Pete Sadler, Partner and Intellectual Property (IP) Attorney at Reddie and Grosse LLP.
This discussion is tailored to smaller businesses, although the topics covered are relevant to software, app, and connected device manufacturers of all sizes.
If you would like to have an informal no-cost conversation about your specific IP concerns with Pete Sadler, Partner and IP Attorney at Reddie and Grosse LLP, you can reach him on [email protected] – +44 (0) 207 242 0901 – www.reddie.co.uk.
Click here for more information about the IP audit funding mentioned in the video.
In this video we discuss:
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Small business focus
02:19 Overview of IP and patent processes
03:19 Trademarks
04:24 Designs
05:01 Patents
10:06 Patent process
13:24 What can be patented? Considerations
13:45 1 – Novelty and secrecy
16:36 Inventive step
18:24 Exclusions
19:10 Detectability and prioritisation
20:31 Trade secrets
24:39 Patent pending
27:12 Patenting software
33:09 Patenting artificial intelligence
36:11 Patenting Hardware
40:50 IP strategy for smaller businesses
41:23 Understanding your own IP
44:01 Understanding who owns IP
46:25 Other people’s IP
49:19 IP and international trade
56:15 First steps to take