It’s a given that, while most of us pick up our coffee and sit back, amused, as the Big Mac IP fail unfolds in front of us, sitting somewhere in darkened rooms, there are McDonald’s senior officials and their attorneys with their heads in their hands hoping that the ground will open and swallow them […]
We’ve all heard of Marvel and its superhero characters but as we snack on our popcorn watching our favourites come together in epic clashes that span the universe the spiders-web of intellectual property that sits behind the scenes is both a marvel and a headache… In December 1996 Marvel filed for bankruptcy in the US, […]
Sometimes its more than a case of the ‘Mondays’ and mental illness is frequently referred to as the ‘last taboo’ because despite an undeniable increase in awareness surrounding mental health disorders, many people still struggle to open up about their internal battles. A recent survey by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development suggests that […]
Our free Start-up fair is the biggest event in our annual calendar. It brings together students and local micro enterprises at all stages in their development from pre-start up, through to those already trading. Offering participants an opportunity showcase their ideas, products and services, gain awareness and promotion to a wider audience, and most importantly, network. […]
Businesses often start with a simple idea. An idea can range from products and services repackaged differently and introduced into existing markets right through to a new and disruptive idea which creates exciting new markets. Our competition gives budding Entrepreneurs and companies already trading but in their infancy a platform to show case their ideas. Entrants will need to do an elevator pitch, if shortlisted, and convince our panel of business […]
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I can remember, involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin Education is one of the greatest values of a human – so we decided that Gianina Ratiu, our Volunteer Marketing Assistant, will benefit of a free training day of the course “Twitter for Business course – Intermediate […]
Is your business for Making Tax Digital? If not then you need to act now! With Tim Pearce, Managing Partner, Haines Watts Worcester/Evesham. Making Tax Digital comes into force for VAT registered companies from 1 April 2019. Are you ready? This session will explain it all and help you to gain a clear understanding of […]
Sometimes it can seem daunting to seek out IP attorneys to register and file your IP on your behalf, but you may be surprised to learn that actually, there are advantages to using IP attorneys over DIY. Below outlines just a few of the advantages of what […]
Starting out in business is tough. One of the greatest headaches is identifying how much money you need and raising it. Dom has been fortunate to have raised finance from many sources including grants, crowdfunding, bank loans, angel investors and VC’s. In this FREE workshop he will cover 4 topics; 1) Identifying how much finance you […]
The Wynne-Jones “Pioneers toolkit” Wynne-Jones IP launches ‘one-stop shop’ toolkit for SMEs and Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs, SMEs and start-ups can now access a “one-stop shop” of business advice thanks to a new online toolkit from Wynne-Jones IP. The intellectual property firm has launched its Pioneer’s Toolkit, which […]