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Sky High Stakes: Supreme Court Clarifies Trade Mark Boundaries in Sky v SkyKick
Learn about the Supreme Court's pivotal decision in SkyKick v Sky, clarifying 'bad faith' in trade mark filings and its impact on business strategies.
Start-up to Scale-Up: A Practical Guide for Founders
In this article, we will explore what it means to scale up your business. We will share insights from our experiences working with scale-ups and provide guidance on how to successfully navigate this critical transition in your business’ journey.
Intellectual Property: How can IP make or break a startup
Your business concept is just the beginning! Strong intellectual property (IP) is the secret weapon that sets startups apart. But how can IP make or break your business? Our latest blog dives deep into the world of IP for startups.
15 Startup Essentials: Launching and Protecting Your UK Business
This article empowers startup business owners in the UK to build thriving businesses while safeguarding their ventures.
Lidl v Tesco: Trade Mark Infringement
Lidl and Tesco are both well-known supermarket chains in the United Kingdom and commercial rivals. This dispute concerns two of Lidl’s trade marks registered at the UK Intellectual Property Office (“UKIPO”): one being a figurative mark of a blue square with a yellow disc with a thin red outline (the “Wordless Mark”), and the other being of similar design with the word ‘Lidl’ (the “Mark with Text”),
When are software and GUIs copyright protected?
In this article, we explore how the recent decision by the UK Court of Appeal has helpfully given software developers some assurances when it comes to copyright protection of their products.
Artificial Intelligence: what is it and should it be regulated?
AI is developing continuously at rapid speed in the art world , regulators across jurisdictions are struggling to keep up. This article considers the current regulatory framework (or lack thereof) around AI in the art world.
The key aspects to consider before acquiring a franchise
Are you planning to acquire a franchise in the UK? In this article, we cover the key aspects to consider before acquiring a franchise.
Top IP Law Development in the US
Protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights is no easy feat for artists and brand owners alike. In our latest article, we review the most significant recent legal developments affecting intellectual property owners in the US and their effects on potential global trends.
How to secure your business’ intellectual property
Intellectual property (“IP”) is a highly valuable part of a business. It can take many forms but essentially consists of intangible assets including copyrights, trade marks, patents, designs and trade secrets. Learn more how to protect your business’ Intellectual Property.
Game Creators: Legal and Practical Considerations
In this week’s newsletter, Dragon Argent covers some key legal and practical considerations for anyone looking to set up an indie game studio (with particular thanks to our new Corporate & Commercial Solicitor Jamie Thornton for providing the expert analysis!).
Dealing with Copyright Infringement
“All my ideas are stolen anyway”, as once said by acclaimed British artist Damien Hirst. We see this time and again – an artist using an existing work, without that original creator’s authorisation, as the basis for their artwork. This is the subject of this week’s newsletter.
Intellectual Property Essentials for Startups
In this week’s newsletter, Dragon Argent look at some of the Intellectual Property (IP) essentials all founders should be aware of when they start their businesses.