If a CIC and a limited company have shared values and ethos, but carry out different activities, can they co-exist under the same branding? more»

Whilst the headlines really grab our attention, the true story of Supermac’s trademark victory is a little different. more»

I’m concerned about how the app and my ideas will be protected once it has been developed – is it protected under trademark and copyright laws? more»

You've come up with the perfect name for your business, but after carrying out a search, you find that another company is already using it. If you're in different sectors, does it mean they can co-exist? more»

If you’ve got an original idea that you could potentially profit from, how do you ensure you retain control of it? more»

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»

After a small UK company spotted global brand Nike had launched an advertising campaign with a slogan suspiciously close to its own, the business successfully sued the sportswear giant for trademark infringement. Here's out they managed it. more»

We’ve all seen the little ™, ® and © symbols next to a name, logo or on a website, but what do they mean? More importantly, how should you use them to protect your rights and what happens if you don’t? 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»

After chicken giant Nando’s launched legal action against a small restaurant it believed had lifted the chain's branding, our legal expert helps business owners protect themselves against similar claims. more»