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