How Active Hound survived an intellectual property scare and turnover turbulence
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Intellectual Property
What do you do if a business tycoon steals your farting unicorn?
Artist Tom Edwards and Tesla founder Elon Musk have locked horns over an image of a farting unicorn. What intellectual property lessons can small businesses learn from the dispute?
The Waitrose chocolate plagiarism debate: What intellectual property lessons can businesses learn?
In a recent dispute between boutique chocolatier Hotel Chocolat and Waitrose, Hotel Chocolat claimed a Waitrose product was an imitation of its flagship chocolate “slab”. Waitrose has since agreed to stop making the bars of chocolate, with no court action taken.
Business energy doesn’t need to be complicated
Choosing suppliers can be a confusing and daunting task, but Total Gas & Power’s fixed price gas and electricity products are designed to be simple and transparent – so you can get on with running your business.
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Use protection! How to navigate the patent process for entrepreneurs
With World Intellectual Property Day landing on 26 April this year, Real Business heard from serial inventor Graham Harris about how entrepreneurs can chart a path through the UK’s patenting process before bringing a new product to market.
Despite tensions, now is not the time to disengage from Russia
There have been political tensions between Russia and many western nations for several years. Sanctions have been imposed on Russia since 2014, by the US and the EU as a result of their interpretation of the situation in Crimea and Eastern Ukraine, which Russia disputes.
As UK innovation declines, IP protection has never been more crucial
In years gone by, what might need protecting may have been based more on tangible items like new pieces of machinery. Now, intangible items like digital innovation are a major source of wealth for businesses which also need protecting.
Keep this in mind when you divorce your business partner
To divorce your business partner is a difficult process, and one that is often not anticipated or planned for. It can be complex when children are involved – but your company can make things get down right dirty.
IP video: The essential ingredient for any effective communications strategy
Businesses are starting to recognise the value of video – IP video specifically – and are increasingly integrating it into their communications strategy.
Brexit planning for business – Where to start
We still don’t know what the UK’s EU exit will look like. However, Paul Lester, a partner in corporate finance at law firm Cripps, outlines some steps that will help employers with their Brexit planning.
Top tips on mastering intellectual property
Julie Deane, CEO and founder of the Cambridge Satchel Company and Jeremy O’Hare, relationship manager at the British Library Business and IP Centre, share their top tips on mastering intellectual property so you don’t get caught out.
PatSnap co-founder explains dangers of scaling up without laying the groundwork
If you scale up too fast without nailing your intellectual property, you could be in for a disaster down the line. PatSnap explains.
Bob Marley heirs Jammin’ their way to IP success
The Bob Marley heirs have had their fair share of trademark battles, but their latest trek to court offers an important lesson for smaller companies.
