Patent Searches: There are three electronic search facilities that we often use to conduct patent searches. The US Patent Office (USPTO) database is specific to patent filings in the US. The European Patent Office (EPO) database covers a number of countries and regions as well as PCT International...
Any UNIQUE sign capable of distinguishing your products or services from that of another It can be represented graphically for example, by a word, logo, picture, numerals, colour, pattern, a configuration, a shape even a container or sound provided they are distinctive and not in common...
Do you think your invention or product works differently to what is already out there? Then consider patent protection before you launch your product. Do you think your invention or product looks new, different and has an interesting design? Then consider protecting the design...