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 […]
Business Start-up Fair
Start-up is an early stage in the development of an enterprise where an entrepreneur moves from the idea stage into securing financing, laying down the basic structure of the business and start trading. Our start-up fair is the biggest event in the annual calendar. It brings together students and local micro enterprises to show case […]
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 […]
IP considerations when “Pitching” for investment
Omnio stroller entrepreneurs say IP ‘vital’ to investment success When Markus and Samantha Warwick came up with the idea for a wearable stroller, they could never have imagined just how successful it would become. The Ebbw Vale couple conceived the concept for a portable stroller, which could be easily folded up into a rucksack and […]
Social Media in the Workplace: Lessons from Employment Law.
Social Media in the Workplace: Lessons from Employment Law The HIVE- Wednesday 21 March, 6 – 7.30pm Facebook, Twitter, YouTube … the list grows and grows. What does the law say about an employee’s ability to use social media at work? Is social media use at work a basic human right or a dangerous luxury, […]
Eight reasons why you should consider investing in the protection of your IP
Got a great business idea? -Pitching Event
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. To give budding Entrepreneurs a platform to show case their ideas, we are running our “Got a great Business idea?” competition with participating local schools, colleges and Worcester University students. Entrants […]
Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Internet icons- Live Webinar
Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Internet icons Tuesday 6 February, 7 – 8.30pm Live webinar streamed from the British Library. If you are a small business owner with big online ambitions, or just starting out, take this opportunity to hear from a panel of internet icons and find out how they have created some of the best-known global […]