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, […]
Author: Nicholas Bancroft
Free Training for our volunteers!
“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 […]
Should I register/file IP myself or use an IP attorney?
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 […]
Pioneers Toolkit- Wynne-Jones.
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 […]
Your IP is too important not to be done properly What are the 5 most common Mistakes made in IP?
Your IP is too important not to be done properly What are the 5 most common Mistakes made in IP? 1. Having no IP Budget Did you know? IP spend can be a top 5 spend for small companies Hiding IP spend in Legal or R&D budgets leads to conflicts IP spend can and should […]
New business Idea clinic sessions throughout September and October at the University of Worcester
When are the free clinic sessions taking place? 12-2pm every Tuesday throughout September and October (with a view to continuing the service based on sufficient demand). The University of Worcester is introducing a new pilot free weekly business ideas clinic run by local Entrepreneurs and staff out of the Pierson Centre here at the University […]
I’ve received a nastygram – what do I do?
Sometimes things don’t go according to plan; Regardless of whether you’ve actually been smart and protected your IP, or if you’ve not got around to it yet, occasionally that nasty letter can land through the letterbox and set in a fear of panic. Perhaps you may have infringed upon someone else’s […]
Take your big idea to greater heights
So, you’ve got an idea that you want to develop or a business you want to grow. What do you do next? Intellectual Property Protection Many people think that it is essential to protect the intellectual property in their idea as soon as they have it. However, as with most things, this aspect is all […]
6 ways IP can benefit your business
6 ways IP can benefit your business Protecting your IP will obviously require spending money, so why would you do so? Here are six benefits why you should consider investing in the protection of your IP. Benefit 1. You can charge higher prices than the competition can A […]
Your Do’s and Don’ts guide to Intellectual Property
Do think carefully about what intellectual property expenditure is essential at the very early stages, and what can (or should) wait. The spend on intellectual property protection at the outset needs consideration and budgeting. Full protection may not be necessary until you are closer to generating a revenue stream or you are, at least, further […]