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, […]
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More than the ‘Mondays’?
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 […]
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 […]
When life gives you lemons, or a Big Mac, whichever….

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 […]
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 […]
Got a great business idea competition Launches 8 October 2018

Worcester Enterprise is proud to announce the Got a great business ideas competition for the second year running. The competition last year was a great success and some excellent pitches were made to our “Dragon’s Den” panel of local entrepreneurs. We’re hoping for even bigger and better things this year! The competition is open to […]
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 […]