Whether you register a trade mark, patent or design, or use copyright, you should protect your intellectual property like brands, inventions, products, designs and copy. This not only prevents people stealing and profiting from your hard work, but it helps you build the value and integrity of your business, which can be so important when seeking investors.
A Legal Guide to Intellectual Property for SMEs
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Intellectual Property can be a small business' most valuable asset, so it's vital to secure the right legal protection. Here's an essential guide from Lawbite's expert legal team
Protecting Your Brand's Intellectual Property
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Intellectual property and brand image are an SME's most valuable assets. But how do you go about protecting your brand and enforcing your rights to preserve and grow it?
What is a Trade Mark? A Guide for Businesses
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All businesses have a trade mark - in fact, it's nearly impossible to trade without one. But to truly safeguard your brand reputation, getting your trade mark registered is crucial
What’s an Individual Voluntary Arrangement?
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We explain the steps to finding an insolvency practitioner who'll help you get an Individual Voluntary Arrangement.
Registering Your Trademark
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Should You Patent a New Idea?
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Protecting a new idea, invention or design with a patent can give you a competitive edge in the market by preventing copies. We share how and when to apply
What is Trademark Infringement?
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Trademark infringement: What is it? Have you seen someone with a similar or identical mark? Then you may need to take action...
The Small Business Owners' Guide to Protecting Your Ideas
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In a technologically advanced age, businesses need to protect their products and ideas from plagiarism via a copyright, a trademark, a patent or a design.
Ask Fleximize: Growth
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Intellectual Property Rights
— Read More — Intellectual Property RightsYour frequently asked questions (FAQs) on trademark law, intellectual property, product manufacturing and your associated legal protection.
What is Passing Off?
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Copyright Claims: Is There a Defence?
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Are you facing a claim issued against you for infringing someone’s copyright? If so, all is not lost - there may be a defence available to you.
Introduction to Entrepreneurial Copyright
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Entrepreneurial rights offer protection to people who take the time to invest in creativity, but differ from literary, drama, music or art copyright.
Trademarks: The Basics
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Trademark Registration Isn’t Everlasting
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Just because you have registered your trademark, it doesn’t mean that it remains registered. Here's what you need to do to maintain its registered status.
Copyright Infringement: Is There a Claim?
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Is someone utilising your work as their own or manufacturing it without your permission? Read our article to see if there may be an infringement claim.
Finding a Manufacturer
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Choosing and Protecting Your Business Name
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The name of your business is one of the most important factors in establishing a strong brand. Here's how you can choose and protect your business name
Protect Yourself From Similar Businesses
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Launching a company based on a great idea? Then you must protect it and be strategic to stay ahead of competition.
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