M&S and Aldi have been in the IP news again the last couple of weeks. This case highlights the importance of protecting your intellectual property as a business, whether that be designs or brands.
We quite often get asked who owns IP rights in the employee vs employer relationship. In this article we look at what the UK legislation position is and how employers can address IP rights with workers.
There has been some interesting news in the world of copyright law this week. It is now the case, as of 1 January 2024, that it is possible for individuals and companies to rework and use the earliest version of Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
A recent case has raised question marks for holders of international trade mark registrations. Our experts weigh in on what it means for IRs designating the UK.
A trade mark helps set your business apart from the crowd, but it helps to know what can actually be registered, and what can be protected. Let's explore...
From trade marks to copyright, there's quite a lot to consider when protecting your intellectual property. We break down IP, and how to protect it.
Do you have a copycat sniffing around your company name? Frustrating, right? In this article, we explain the steps you can take to protect your company name.
Registering a trade mark is key to protecting your intellectual property. But what does the registration process look like? We break it down in simple terms.
Social media is a powerful tool for business, but it can also go very, very wrong. We break down the do's and don'ts of using social media for business.
Counterfeit goods are damaging to both your brand and reputation, but it can also be harmful to consumers and the economy. So what should you do?
Save for dry and boring dictionary definitions, in essence, a trade mark does what it says on the tin. It marks your ‘trade’. In other words, it...
In a precedent-making decision, the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court ("IPEC") has just decided that the fictional character Del Boy...
You may have heard of Non-Disclosure Agreements (“NDAs”), but how do they actually work? We explain how to keep your trade secrets, secret.
As tattoos have made their way to the main stage, so too have intellectual property quandaries related to the art form. We explain the IP of your tattoos.
Social Media can contain a ton of intellectual property (IP) and it’s not always free to use. We explain the do's and don'ts of managing social media.
On designing a dress that made royal wedding history, Elizabeth Emanuel became a household name. We discuss the intellectual property issues that came after.
The copyright of memes is an often overlooked issue. And yet, get it wrong, and you could face costly intellectual property issues. We explain all...
When Banksy stumbled in trade mark trouble, many wondered what caused the "bad faith" assertion. Our intellectual property experts explain all...
You’re working hard to build your business. You’re speaking to a prospective partner or supplier and need to share confidential...
Affiliate marketers and social influencers are a new and popular way of attracting customers. But, there are legal rules when it comes to influencing customers.
When top-secret information is involved, it's important to have legal protections in place. We outline how to keep your trade secrets, secret.
Are you a tech-savvy entrepreneur who has developed the next big thing? We explain how to protect intellectual property within a software product.
As entrepreneurs we understand that establishing your brand is a time-consuming, costly and crucial...
