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

If you are selling your commercial property, you should expect your buyer to carry out extensive due diligence before ex

The government has introduced a Renters’ Rights Bill, which aims to provide greater for security for renters, and a ‘lev

The idea of ‘green’ leases for commercial property is rising up the agenda as policies push all parts of the economy tow

If you are a property owner, you need to know what will happen to it in the future. Passing on a house is not always str

Easements are valuable rights that allow you to use neighbouring land in particular ways, for the benefit of your own pr

If you have an interest in a property but your name is not on the title deeds, a declaration of trust can offer protecti

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

If you take a lease of business premises, your landlord may ask you to ‘contract out’ of statutory rights that apply to

Commercial tenants will know that the rent they pay is only one part of the overall cost of occupying their premises.  A

If you are a professional working in the property sector, you may at some point face a claim from a disgruntled client c

In challenging economic conditions, commercial property landlords must be prepared for tenants to hit financial difficul

No commercial landlord wants their property empty.  A vacant unit costs money in repair, insurance, and business rates,

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

Stepping onto the property ladder can be a challenge for first time buyers. We take a look at how parents can help their

In a bumpy market, it pays to be well-prepared before you put your commercial property on the market. Your solicitor wil

As tenants struggle to find suitable and affordable properties to rent, the number of landlords is declining as many are

Commercial landlords are increasingly keen to show that their buildings are sustainable.  With energy prices high and co

If a neighbouring landowner uses part of your land for something, such as access or drainage, it is likely that they wil

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

If you are dealing with an estate administration after someone has died and this includes dealing with their property, y

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-

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

If you own a commercial property which is larger than you need, selling part of it could be a good way to release value.

What are Title Deeds? Title Deeds are legal documents which prove the chain of ownership to land or property. They are h

Due to the blended society we live in, there could be a million and one reasons why the property we live in may only be

Selling a property is one of the most stressful events we can go through and dealing with this after the loss of a loved

If you own a leasehold flat, you may want to end your landlord’s involvement in running the property. There are two main

With house prices continuing to make buying a first home difficult, many people are given money towards the purchase by

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

Redevelopment of parts of a building in your portfolio, to create a more flexible layout or perhaps add additional floor

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

When a commercial lease is due to end, both landlord and tenant will consider their business plans to decide whether the

A property is a big investment and it is important to ensure that there will not be any nasty surprises in the future. S

Many properties will be connected to mains drainage but this is not always the case. Have a read of our tips below to co

Once a commercial tenant has agreed a lease and moved into business premises, they will rely on having unobstructed acce

Growing evidence of climate change has put sustainability firmly on the commercial property agenda.  Owners, occupiers,

When contemplating our business properties, attention tends to focus on the visible aspects, such as the architectural d

If you are reviewing your commercial property portfolio, you may decide that the time is right to sell some of your prop

If the pandemic has left you with empty commercial property, now could be a good time to look for alternative uses.  To

With the pause (stay) having been lifted from claims for possession of residential property the courts now appear to be

A commercial property portfolio is just like any other investment - to get the best out of it, you need to manage it wel

Leading Dorset solicitors, Laceys, have once again acquired recognition across many of the firms specialist areas, in th

The key priority for a landlord of commercial property is to secure a reliable and predictable rental income, which can

Earlier this year, the government stopped all court claims for eviction of tenants, with a few exceptions such as for tr

Although people wanting to sell and move home in the UK are now allowed to do so, it is not a return to normal. Social d

The residential property market was showing very positive signs of growth in early 2020, however Covid-19 has pressed th

Laceys Solicitors are the only Dorset firm to have been recognised within Intellectual Property (IP) within the 2020 Leg

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

Does a covenant against making “any alteration in the elevation” of a flat refer to only the front elevation, or to all

Is the landlord of a block of flats entitled to grant a licence to a tenant to carry out work which would breach an abso

The case of Burgess and anor v Lejonvarn [2016] EWHC 40 (TCC) serves as a cautionary tale that even where a professional