Business Advice expert David Walker responds to a concerned reader whose business partner set up a rival company but has since claimed shared ownership of all existing intellectual property. 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»
After close calls on the bike saw Andrew Phillips grit his teeth ever time a car came near, the budding entrepreneur designed The Orb to solve a big urban cycling issue – side collisions. 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»
Our maiden webinar dispelled some of the myths around intellectual property, and provided a list of action points that can put into practice straight away. more»
The European Commission has now published a position paper setting out the EU's position on intellectual property rights post-Brexit. So, what is included in the new document, and what is the potential impact on your business? more»
When my clients create intellectual property, they always want to know who should own it. Is it best for them to own it personally, or should their company own it? more»
The franchise agreement is one of the two core documents for any franchise. The first thing you will notice when looking at a franchise agreement is that the terms give wide powers to the franchisor. more»
When you open a franchise you know that you have a tried and tested business model, so many of the initial teething problems of establishing a business can be avoided. more»
Selling a business is possibly the single most important decision that a business owner will need to take. With substantial personal and financial consequences, the journey towards the exit should be meticulously planned and all legal implications considered. more»
