IP Insight
Edition 58, January 2012
Attracting investment by using design
An
exercise machine, that uses vibration to optimise patient fitness, has been developed by medical science
and engineering researchers led by Dr Marco Cardinale 
and Dr Richard
Neilson
at the University of Aberdeen.
Boosting innovation in manufacturing competencies
Competition for collaborative R&D funding January 2012.
The Technology Strategy Board and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) are to invest up to £6m in collaborative research and development that stimulates innovation in manufacturing.
The IPO embraces crowd-sourcing
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has recently launched its pilot ‘Peer-to-Patent’ initiative. This scheme provides an easily accessible web-based review process which allows members of the public to review and comment on pending UK patent applications.
Designing the future
Scouting for innovative ideas is no more a serendipitous encounter; but a must-do activity for any organization keen to explore opportunities to grow.
Procter and Gamble , BASF, Novo Nordisk, and Deutsche Bank are examples of companies that have set up innovation/technology scouting departments.
Shell LiveWIRE Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2011
Michael Korn, a 30 year old entrepreneur
from East Finchley, North London won the coveted title of Shell LiveWIRE Young Entrepreneur of the Year
2011 and £10,000 for his invention, KwickScreen , which is already being used in
the NHS to bring an end to the misery of mixed sex wards.
A wake up call from the IPO (and other IP events)
A few events that will give you the opportunity to find out more about Intellectual Property and the role of the IPO.
IP in the news
Another batch of IP related stories which have attracted media attention over the past month.
Your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about IP issues and strategies.