Intellectual Property
The importance of intellectual property (IP) to successful design cannot be overstated – patent protected novel features can be key to realising market leading solutions that stay ahead of the competition.
Intellectual Property – What is it?
Intellectual property, in the field of product development, primarily encompasses design right (the physical appearance of a product – registered or unregistered) and patents (the functional characteristics of a product or feature).
Why Is It Important?
Design right and patents play an invaluable role in setting your product apart from the competition, protecting its position in the marketplace. Intellectual property has never been more important than in todays connected world.
What We Offer
Glenelg treat IP generation as an intrinsic part of the product design process. We factor it in during concept generation and each further stage moving forward, always looking to add novel features that are patentable for the client. We also consider existing designs in relevant fields to avoid infringement. Above all else, this approach means our solutions stand apart from rival offerings.
Glenelg have ties with industry experts to help guide clients, but we can also work with existing partners when preferable. Our experienced in-house team can offer practical advice based on diverse expertise, and also produce the technical line drawings required for filing.
In-House Intellectual Property
Glenelg also develop in-house IP solutions for our clients. We have, for example, recognised issues in a client’s core market to provide an innovative, fully protected solution for them to sell to their customers. We believe that the numerous patents to our name in addition to many more filed through clients are the strongest evidence of our ability to provide innovative solutions.
Amaray Button
Patented secure disc packaging (Amaray Media Packaging).
GHD MK V Gold
Nose grip details successfully filed for design registration (GHD Max Styler).
Glenelg Button Dosing
Patented measured dose dispense for concentrated liquids, filed during Robinsons Squash’d development. UK patent granted.
Glenelg Mother & Child
Unique, self-refilling arrangement allowing the fragrance cap to be used as an independent travel pack when ‘on the go’. Patent granted in Glenelg’s name in all major worldwide territories and available for license / purchase.
Lock Lock
Secure door handle with patent protection (Lock Lock).
Patlock
Patent protected external two piece locking mechanism (Patlock Security).
Proptek
Unique, patented features are designed into the complete range of Proptek propagation trays and containers (Proptek).
TCL Xottle
Packaging closure with patent protected wide-mouth aperture (Xottle Beverage Packaging).