Intellectual Property

The short answer is no—you cannot legally copy an idea. Under intellectual property (IP) law, ideas themselves are not p

A company will be struck off the register if it fails to submit annual returns or otherwise fails to comply with formal

The recent judgment in the SkyKick UK Ltd vs Sky Ltd case has significant implications for brand owners, particularly in

With more goods being traded online, and ideas and creations being so easily available to view globally, it is not surpr

Football is a global phenomenon, attracting millions of fans to stadiums every week. Even Hollywood celebrities are gett

Many of us remember the Tequila song, assuring us that tequila makes us happy (at least until the hangover arrives). Yet

Are you in charge of a business? Would you like to protect your brand and enhance you reputation? If YES, in support of

Navigating the legal waters of trade mark registration can be complex, but it's crucial for protecting your brand. Ever

As businesses thrive through online marketplaces, the risk of intellectual property (IP) infringement also increases. It

As a business owner, receiving a Notice of Threatened Opposition from a third party can be unsettling. It is important t

You may already know that a trade mark is a legal symbol representing your unique brand, product, or service. It’s cruci

When it comes to protecting intellectual property (IP), business owners are constantly on their toes to ensure that thei

Trade secrets are valuable assets for all businesses of all sizes. They can give you a competitive edge, help you attrac

In a major victory for songwriters, Ed Sheeran has been cleared of copyright infringement in a case that could have had

In a recent decision, the High Court of England and Wales has ruled that fictional characters can be recognised as copyr

If you are looking to protect your trade mark(s) internationally then the Madrid Protocol system may be beneficial to yo

All social media at the moment is ranting and raving about the new Barbie movie. It started as a kids doll in 1959 and n

Hooray! You have made it through the trade mark registration process and you have your registration certificate – congra

As a business owner, creating a brand and securing your trade marks are essential. However, sometimes, the process of ap

As a business owner, protecting your intellectual property is incredibly important. Two (of many) forms of legal protect

As a business owner, you create and innovate every day. Whether it's the design of a new product, the development of a p

The rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years have left many business owners, entrepreneurs, start-

Brand owners are considering the use of their trade marks and how best to protect them following the UK Intellectual Pro

Do you have a pending or registered UK trade mark or design? If so, you will want to make sure the new changes do not af

While social media can be hugely beneficial for many businesses, it is not without its problems. Organisations have had

In the world of intellectual property, trade mark opposition proceedings are becoming more common than ever before, and

It is a common misconception that registering a company name at Companies House automatically grants you rights in the n

It has been another busy few months in the world of intellectual property, with Ed Sheeran in the spotlight once more. S

Meghan Markle has been in the firing line (alongside Harry) since stepping down as a Senior Royal in January 2020 as she

As a business, you probably have insurance in place to protect your assets, locks on your premises and even security tea

It can be easy to let your guard down once a business relationship has developed. You’ve manoeuvred your way through the

IP, stands for Intellectual Property and refers to the concept that your theory, invention, product or idea can be prote