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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Do I have IP in my business? January 2018
Many entrepreneurs, and even established companies, are surprised to hear that they have (or could secure) intellectual property. What is intellectual property (IP), you might ask? Well, IP is a term used to describe ‘creations of the mind’ such as inventions, logos, images, literary works, art and music. There […]
University of Worcester establishes new relationship with Wynne-Jones
Wynne-Jones IP is a long established firm of Chartered and European Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys, based in London, Cardiff, Cheltenham and Telford. Our attorneys have extensive experience in Trade Marks, Designs, Patents, IP Strategy, IP Renewals, all aspects of IP licensing and enforcement, and IP audits. We are modern and progressive in our business […]