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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