As one reader finds their company under threat of a trademark infringement dispute, Grid Law founder David Walker considers the credibility of the other brand's case. more»
Launching a new Business Advice series, Grid Law founder David Walker provides readers with an overview of alternative dispute resolution and explains how mediation can help reach a settlement out of court. more»
Without safeguards like IP in place, businesses become vulnerable to international competition, with rivals being able to replicate and sell the product or service at a lower price without research and development costs. more»
A family business in Devon is in danger of closing after fizzy drinks giant Coca-Cola threatened it with legal action if the owners don’t change its name. more»
What happens when you come up with the perfect name for your business, and after carrying out a search, you find that another company is already using it? more»
Following the end of our series covering everything a small business owner needs to know about intellectual property rights, Business Advice expert David Walker provides responses to questions from readers. more»
For the final article in his series on understanding intellectual property, solicitor David Walker provides small business owners with a guide to avoiding copyright infringement. more»
