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Putting the IP in IPA

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Putting the IP in IPA

As we approach the summer, many of us enjoy a refreshing cold beer to quench our thirst on a warm day. From ancient origins to modern craft creations, beer has been a British staple for thousands of years, and continues to bubble with innovation, creativity and protected ideas in the 21st century.

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How to succeed in the Dragons’ Den

Posted by: Gary Townley, Posted on: 31 July 2015 - Categories: Business
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A few weeks ago I had the pleasure in meeting Chris Barnardo one of the founders of the Wand Company.

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Copyright Hub unlocks treasure trove of content and helps ensure fair returns for rights holders

Posted by: Baroness Neville-Rolfe DBE CMG, Posted on: 30 July 2015 - Categories: Copyright
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The instantly recognisable image is not just a wonderful shot of Stonehenge - near where I grew up  - it’s also the very first piece of content licensed through The Copyright Hub. 

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Prototypes: who needs them?

Posted by: Alan Ward, Posted on: 29 July 2015 - Categories: Business, Design, Patents
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By definition, prototype means it is an early stage representation of a final product or thing.  They can be essential but also disproportionately costly, fragile and can often be done without.

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Champagne or sparkling wine? Geographic Indications in China

Posted by: Rebecca Staddon, Posted on: 24 July 2015 - Categories: Business, International, Trade marks
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‘Champagne’, ‘Bordeaux’, ’Parma Ham’, ‘Parmesan’. Each of these products, associated with certain regions, are renowned and trusted for their nature, quality and authenticity.

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It’s a wrap!

Posted by: Gary Townley, Posted on: 17 July 2015 - Categories: Patents
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We had a new roll of Bubble Wrap delivered yesterday. The boss said “pop it in the corner”. Took me five hours!

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New Designers: a visit by an old(er) designer

Posted by: Jayne Hayward, Posted on: 15 July 2015 - Categories: Design, Universities
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New Designers is an annual event held in London, in fact this year the event celebrated 30 years.

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Tour de France: pedalling brands

Posted by: Nic Fearon-Low, Posted on: 10 July 2015 - Categories: Trade marks

What brings caffeine shampoo, floor tiling and cutting edge kitchen extractor systems together this July? The answer is the biggest, free sporting event in the world: the Tour de France.

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Despicable IP

Posted by: Louise Allford, Posted on: 8 July 2015 - Categories: Trade marks

All parents will know the pain and trauma of hearing the Peppa Pig theme tune for the 12th time in a morning. Or watching Disney's Frozen on repeat, just for a 'Let it go' sing-along.

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Second serve: tennis inventions

Posted by: Chris Smith, Posted on: 6 July 2015 - Categories: Patents
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A fortnight ago our blog looked at all the branding associated with the Wimbledon tennis extravaganza. But, it’s not just trade marks that get a look in when it comes to sporting events.

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Facts and figures 2013 and 2014: the IPO’s latest year in numbers

Posted by: Matthew Evans, Posted on: 2 July 2015 - Categories: IP research
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For the last few months I have been poring over and collating the IPOs data and am pleased to announce that the result of that work is Facts and figures: 2013 and 2014.

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