If you want a legal monopoly over an innovation there is no better way to achieve it than a patent.

Patents help you protect your creativity against copycat “me too” offerings. They last for up to 20 years.

Patent...

While SMEs are increasingly aware of the importance of intellectual property only a fraction of business owners are getting the right IP protection

That’s because IP is a complex subject, and business owners often...

Your product or service’s brand name is how you promote and advertise your business—and it’s what your customers use to recommend you.

Using a strong brand name, your business becomes better known and builds...

Picking a name for your business isn’t always straightforward.

An obvious first step for entrepreneurs embarking on a naming project is to pick some names and do a search engine check to assess whether anyone else is...

There is a myth that securing IP protection is pointless if you lack the resources to litigate.

You’re actually much more likely to get into a dispute if you don’t register your rights than if you do. Owning...

The appearance of your website, logo, or products is of paramount importance for the success of your business.

Design registration is available to protect the visual appearance of a product, or aspects of it, such as its shape...

In this information-led economy, intellectual property is key. If you understand IP, and protect your assets strategically, the value of your IP could make your business far more valuable than the multiples of earnings figure...

How to be prepared and make the correct moves to protect your intellectual property position

The media is abuzz with talk and comment on the ramifications Brexit will have on commerce.   Much relates to transport,...

Could I potentially end up losing my European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) even though I am actively using it in business?

Following our previous blog What Impact Will Brexit Have On Your Trademarks? which outlined some of...

The announcement in October 2017 by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) that the International Trade Mark system (usually referred to as the Madrid Protocol) has passed the 100 country-member mark is good news...

The first thing you need to do when you have an idea for a new product, service, or business is to find a name for it.

It’s well worth consulting an expert in trademarks to help you choose a name, and to establish...