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Intellectual property
Intellectual property
Entrepreneurs need to be aware of the importance of intellectual property when starting a new business venture. Whether you have developed an original product or designed an eye-catching company logo it is essential that you familiarise yourself with IP law. From information on patents and patent costs to trademarks and copyright this channel on IP is an essential read for those starting a business.
Know your Intellectual Property – or regret it later
Infringement
Patent costs
Introduction to IP
Patents
Trade marks
Know your Intellectual Property – or regret it later
Why it’s necessary to protect your business idea from the offset
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Introduction to IP
Infringement
What to be aware of and how to avoid violation
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Introduction to IP
Patent costs
A look at the costs and discounts available
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Patents
Intellectual Property
Why do you need to think about IP?
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Introduction to IP
How to apply for a trade mark
How to register and what to expect
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Trade marks
What are trade marks?
The IPO explains what trade marks are and how to use them
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Trade marks
Protecting your patent
The Intellectual Property Office gives the lowdown on how to get a patent and protect...
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Patents
Does your business need a trade mark?
Trade mark attorney Trevor Wright explains the importance of trade marks to your firm
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Trade marks
What is a patent?
A patent is essential if you want to make money from your invention
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Patents
Guide to patent applications
Our step-by-step look at the entire patent application process
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Patents
Applying for a patent
It can be a long, tortuous process - but you must get it right
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Patents
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