June 26, 2023

Ep 4. Patents and Protecting Your Innovation

39 minutes

For this special episode, we’ve invited Ben Chapman, a patent attorney at Carpmaels & Ransford LLP, one of Europe’s leading patent law firms recognized by the Financial Times. Drawing from his extensive experience working within the Engineering and Technology group, Ben offers valuable insights relevant to all aspects of patents and protecting your inventions.

In this episode

We delve into the fundamental aspects of what a patent is, what it covers, and its value

Ben takes us through the process of applying for a patent and how to determine if you need it

We debate if patents encourage or stifle innovation and whether they serve as a recipe book for competitors

Ben provides insights into the geographic scope of patent coverage

We talk about the cost of filing a patent and explore alternative means of safeguarding your inventions aside from patent protection

Ben shares his thoughts on the effectiveness of non-disclosure agreements (NDA)

Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVXiA-dc1GI

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About HLH Rapid
HLH Rapid is a rapid prototyping and high-mix, low-volume manufacturing specialist. The company specializes in CNC machining, injection moulding, 3D printing (SLA, SLS, MJF, DMLS/SLM, FDM), vacuum casting, sheet metal prototyping, and other manufacturing solutions, supporting customers from early-stage prototypes through to manufacturing-ready parts.

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