Preventing suicide one haircut at a time
Suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50. It touches all of us eventually in someway leaving those close to wonder what could I have done differently? Tom Chapman is
Is IP law different overseas?
22 years ago a business man registered the Manolo Blahnik trademark in China and it has taken the business 22 years to win it back! (Manolo Blahnik is a Spanish shoe
Can I Trademark a Colour ?
Yes and No! To some Cadbury did indeed hit a purple patch earlier in the month when they secured the colour purple for their chocolate bars.The High Court allowed Cadbury to
Is your IP ready for new markets?
Expanding into new markets? Then consider your IP position IP can help you:Build and defend market share Accommodate your Global, Regional or Local ambitionsWork with par
A trade secret lasts how long?
……. as long as it is kept a secret ! A patent lasts 20 years A trademark can go on forever as long as it is kept alive Likewise a trade secret can last a lo
How do I protect software with IP?
You can you protect your software with IP but it is a blended approach to IP protection that is important. This will include registered rights like trademarks and also design
How much do I need to know about IP?
As much as is relevant for your business, the competitive marketplace and your stage of development. Businesses come to me with one of three problems:Not sure how IP can help
Do investors care who owns our IP?
Yes. Having IP is important to investors as it provides confidence that there are barriers to competitors copying your business. Clean title for the IPHaving full ownership o
Can I use someone else’s work in my own?
Can I use someone else’s copy or content in my ad, article, post or comedy show? The general answer is no. Not without permission. If you are using work that is under copyrig
What do investors want to know about our IP?
Firstly that you have some IP ! Investors want to know that there are barriers to someone else easily copying your business and running off with your success. Just having tho