Trademark tragedy strikes as Bentley Motors seeks to extend brand into clothing
Luxury car company Bentley Motors has started to extend its brand into new product areas – but it has come across a pretty big hurdle from the onset.
If people sign without reading, do T&Cs matter?
Contractual relationships are everywhere, in business and our personal lives, and so the question arises, do people always read what they sign? The honest answer for many will be no – so do T&Cs matter?
Asos trademark dispute reaches conclusion as the retailer coughs up £20m
Some £20m will be paid to cycle wear manufacturer Assos of Switzerland and German menswear retailer Anson’s Herrenhaus to settle ongoing disputes about alleged Asos trademark infringements.
Increase in trademark disputes means businesses need to know how to protect brand
The number of trademark oppositions has jumped significantly in recent years according to information released by the UK’s Intellectual Property Office (IPO), in many cases by as much as 15-17 per cent each year. As such, bosses need to learn how to protect their brands.
How to deal with workplace disputes
As a business owner, there is one hard truth you need to acknowledge: Disputes in the workplace are inevitable. There will be clashing opinions, competitive tensions, compensation problems and performance issues – all of which represent headaches, inefficiency and financial loss for your business.
Can you fight a business dispute without breaking the bank?
With court fees increasing in April by as much as a staggering 600 per cent, it will now be even more expensive for businesses to settle a dispute in court. Yet Louis Young, managing director of Augusta Ventures, says that businesses can still get justice without breaking the bank.
How to be clever in the battle of disputes
Disputes are an unpleasant part of business. To avoid the worst, here is some advice.
How to manage earn-outs and avoid the grief of a dispute
There's been one often overlooked consequence of the economic crisis: an increase in the number of deals where earn-out agreements are used. This is essential because an earn-out bridges the gap between what the acquirer is prepared to pay and the seller expects to receive.