Business

All businesses will own IP. Most businesses will also use IP that doesn't belong to them. These blogs share experience of businesses in using IP and our work to help businesses understand IP better.

New Designers 2019: Paving the way for entrepreneurs

Rebecca Trussell, 24 July 2019 - Business, Design

We answer some of the most asked questions at New Designers 2019 and share the common pitfalls people encounter when applying to register a design.

Escape your limits for British IP Day 2019

Kirsty Edwards, 26 June 2019 - Business, Design, Innovation, IPO, Patents, Trade marks

Today marks the fourth annual British IP Day. A chance to recognise and celebrate the huge contribution that intellectual property (IP) makes to the UK, culturally and economically.

The sound of silence

Emma Richards, 10 May 2019 - Business, Trade marks

Emma's mum goes to all her gigs but has never heard her sing. Read Emma's story for Deaf Awareness Week and learn why the visual voice is so important.

World IP Day 2019: taking sport stateside

Kirsty Edwards, 26 April 2019 - Business, Innovation, International

Today is World IP Day! This year’s theme ‘Reach for Gold’ celebrates a global industry that is now a multi-billion dollar commerce – sports!

Hats off to IP: Cheltenham Festival Ladies Day

Rebecca Rothwell, 13 March 2019 - Business, Design, Patents

We take a look at the history of hats, from the functional and practical, to the weird and wonderful and explore the IP underneath.

Next year, Rodney...

Ian Sterritt, 11 October 2018 - Business, Innovation, Patents, Trade marks

I was watching an episode of Only Fools and Horses on Sunday evening. Del Boy always believes they have a business idea certain to make them a fortune.