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My business is a victim of IP Crime

My business is a victim of IP Crime

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IP crime or counterfeiting and piracy has become a huge problem for businesses. It has spread from small poor quality suppliers of copied clothing and fashion accessories to massive engineering plants that ...

Could Ultra Violet help you shape your year?

Jon Covey
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There’s a new colour on the block, and I hope you are fond of purple because you about to see a lot of it in 2018. Pantone’s just named the colour of the year for 2018 and it’s called “Ultra Violet.” However...
Someone is using my Intellectual Property

Someone is using my Intellectual Property

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If you believe that someone has copied or is producing something that you hold the intellectual property rights for, including patents, registered designs, trademarks or copyright, then this is intellectual...
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How do I avoid infringing Intellectual Property in work

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  Before you develop your business idea you need to check that your proposed name or product is not infringing somebody else's patent, trademark, registered design or copyright. Once you've check...
Should I protect my Intellectual Property overseas

Should I protect my Intellectual Property overseas?

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If you plan to do business or you are already trading abroad, it's essential to know how to use, protect, and enforce the intellectual property rights that you own. IP rights are territorial. They only g...
Should I license or franchise my Intellectual Property

Should I license or franchise my Intellectual Property?

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Like any property, intellectual property can be bought, sold, and licensed. So if you've built up a unique product or service, you could benefit from licensing your IP to others by itself or as part of a fr...

Do I have Intellectual Property rights?

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You should always keep a record of your IP assets. This is called an IP audit, and it will help you when it comes to valuing your IP. When you're doing an IP audit you should identify the products and se...
Is copyright important to my business

Is copyright important to my business?

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Copyright gives you the right to exclusively control and exploit your creative works. It covers literature, art, music, dramatic works, sound recordings, photographs, software, databases, films, and radio a...
Should I have a registered design

Should I have a registered design

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If you've designed something new that has a special shape, configuration, pattern or ornamentation and you don't want anyone to copy it, then you could apply to the intellectual property office to register ...
Should I get a patent?

Should I get a patent?

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The best inventions are created by people solving problems that we all experience. Big or little solutions that will make our lives better. But before you start dreaming of making millions from your inventi...
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