“Massive blow” or “a real victory” – what will the so-called meme ban mean for UK entrepreneurs?

“Massive blow” or “a real victory” – what will the so-called meme ban mean for UK entrepreneurs?

Eric Johansson
Apr 3 '19
While copyright holders may celebrate that Article 11 and Article 13 have been passed by the European Parliament, big tech companies and internet freedom fighters are less than excited about the new directive
Uber and Waymo settle bitter IP dispute to the tune of $245m

Uber and Waymo settle bitter IP dispute to the tune of $245m

Eric Johansson
Feb 12 '18
The legal battle between the two tech titans has come to an end with Waymo receiving a 0.34% stake in Uber
Government proposes digital marks to improve protection of design rights

Government proposes digital marks to improve protection of design rights

Josh Russell
Jul 17 '15
Baroness Neville-Rolfe announces proposal that will replace registered design numbers on products with a URL to ensure the latest information on rights is available at the click of a button
A quarter of small businesses had their IP infringed in last five years

A quarter of small businesses had their IP infringed in last five years

Adam Pescod
Jun 3 '15
Research from the Federation of Small Businesses reveals that companies are struggling to protect their invaluable IP
Rethinking IP: how the Intellectual Property Act 2014 impacts upon SMEs

Rethinking IP: how the Intellectual Property Act 2014 impacts upon SMEs

Ryan McChrystal
Nov 5 '14
October saw the passing of the Intellectual Property Act 2014, which heralds major reforms of intellectual property law in the UK. How will it affect SMEs?
New Intellectual Property Act to save UK businesses millions

New Intellectual Property Act to save UK businesses millions

Dara Jegede
May 15 '14
Act will enable businesses to better manage intellectual property and offer new protection measures for designers
Lush wins IP case against Amazon

Lush wins IP case against Amazon

Dara Jegede
Feb 14 '14
Sweet smell of success for former Elite Business cover stars, Mark & Mo Constantine, on their court victory
Marking your territory

Marking your territory

Adam Pescod
Feb 6 '14
A recent case involving Gucci has exposed the dangers of not making regular use of a brand’s trademarks
Quick thinking

Quick thinking

Adam Pescod
Apr 17 '13
Government launches consultation on plans for ‘superfast’ 90-day patent processing service
Close protection

Close protection

Josh Russell
Sep 5 '12
Rule one of business is to protect your assets. Your equity. Your staff. Your building. So why leave out the two most valuable things you own: your product and your brand?