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.

Accounting for the future

Posted by: Dave Hopkins, Posted on: 28 November 2014 - Categories: Business, Patents

In a recent survey 89% of accountants told us they thought it was important to gain a better understanding of intellectual property (IP).

From ideas to growth: How intellectual property adds value

Posted by: Clare Saunders, Posted on: 4 November 2014 - Categories: Business

How does intellectual property turn great businesses ideas into growth?

Fakes - the real truth

Posted by: Giles York, Posted on: 13 October 2014 - Categories: Business, Enforcement

Just imagine this scenario. You're the proud owner of a family shop.

Mask-arade

Posted by: Paula Davy, Posted on: 3 October 2014 - Categories: Business, Copyright, Europe, International, Trade marks

Three avid footy fans I spoke to recently were on the ball when it came to protecting their brand.

Goodbye old friend

Posted by: Andrew Rees, Posted on: 23 September 2014 - Categories: Business

The IPO website has seen many changes since it first launched in 1997, but will close for the final time on 6 October 2014.

Protecting your trade mark: a business owner’s story

Posted by: Paula Davy, Posted on: 15 September 2014 - Categories: Business, Trade marks

Laura Tenison MBE is the founder and managing director of baby clothing retailer JoJo Maman Bébe.