Why is salary more important in hot weather?
In this very hot weather yes drink water but also do not neglect salt or electrolytes. The Romans knew soldiers could not march for miles or fight without salt. The Ancient Ro
What if someone steals your trademark?
How do you respond if someone steals your trademark? A client of mine found his website and company name had been copied by a competitor.Clients were confused and business was leak
Degree value for money?
In what other walk of life would you pay full price for less than half the service? My daughter received her degree result yesterday and thankfully she achieved a brilliant grade,
Patents only last 20 years, so what?
The life of a patent is 20 years. This is great if it gives you sufficient time to make a return on your investment. Some innovations take a while before it is their &#
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
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
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 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
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
How much of your IP is leaking away ?
The thing about IP is that it leaks very easily – think about ice on a hot day. What steps are you taking to reduce IP leakage? Contracts with employees, customers, suppliers
