Patent Prosecution Highway With Germany Now Open

A new two-year pilot scheme, launched today, will provide a boost for growth by helping businesses speed up the processing of patent applications in the UK and Germany.

The Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) allows applicants who have been successful in obtaining a patent from either the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) or the German Patent and Trademark Office to request accelerated

Bruntwood performs well in a tough climate

The latest financial results for family-owned commercial office space company Bruntwood show that it has managed to perform well, despite the difficult economic conditions of recent years.

The results, which represent the financial year ending September 2011, highlight that the company's fixed assets were up by 2 per cent to £966m, while its

Unknown number of Christmas parcels stolen

An unknown number of Christmas deliveries has gone missing, some before they were entered into the computer systems of the parcel delivery firms, making them untraceable.

One disgusted driver said: "It's a similar story with many delivery firms. My firm (EDITOR: A large, national concern) did not bother to install proper security, so an organised gang was allowed to have free range at one of the

Custom-built Furniture in Business Premises is more Functional, Beautiful and Cost-effective, points out Lima Europe

Furniture that has been designed and custom-built for a specific business space, for example for a reception or open plan office is not only more practical and cost-efficient in the long run, but can uniquely transform a room and make a striking impression with clients and staff, says London interior designers, Lima Europe.

New research points out how emerging changes in the work-place are impacting commercial property decisions

Birmingham-based Port@l, leaders in delivering space and infrastructure solutions, has commissioned an independent white paper that assesses how, technology, Government initiatives and the mitigation of risk is changing the attitude of companies towards commercial property and the work-place.

Aimed at Chief Executives, Chief Financial Officers, Property professionals and Human Resource

Why book Manchester virtual office space with Bruntwood?

If you run a business, there are many advantages to booking Manchester virtual office space through family-owned commercial property specialist Bruntwood.

For starters, you'll benefit from being able to direct customers and clients to an address in one of the UK's most dynamic cities. They provide virtual office space in Manchester city centre, plus in as a range of locations across Greater

The Eco Boiler Range from Angel Springs

The Eco Boiler range by Angel Springs, provides not only huge cost savings, but is also a convenient product which can save in time and efficiency too, particularly in the workplace. And it can help your firm be greener, too.

Angel Springs are the UK’s longest established water cooler company. They also offer a range of water boilers which are both cost saving and useful for frequent use of hot

Water coolers make staff healthier and boost productivity

‘A healthy workforce is a happy workforce’ well, that’s often said, but how often does anyone DO anything about it?  Those people who use the services of Angel Springs, because in the case of Angel Springs ‘a hydrated workforce is a more productive workforce’ is the rule.

Good levels of hydration within the office are proven to improve concentration, provide better mental and physical efficiency