When starting a small business, it is easy to become overwhelmed by all the registration requirements needed to get your business operating. However, it is important that small business owners do not overlook the importance of trade mark protection. Trade marks can become essential for long-term growth. This article outlines: what a trade mark is; […]
If you use images, short film clips or songs when operating your online business, you may be unaware of the potential copyright infringement you are committing. Copyright owners or internet service providers may issue you a notice of infringement, requiring you to take some form of action. This article will outline: what copyright is; what […]
If your business intends to reuse images, text or music from the public domain, it is likely that your business requires a copyright licence to use those materials. For instance, without a valid copyright licence, your business could face civil and criminal penalties if it reproduces copyrighted material without permission. This article outlines: what copyright […]
At the early stages of operating your startup, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by all the requirements involved in the process. However, business owners should not overlook the importance of their business’ intellectual property (IP). As a business owner, your IP can become one of your most valuable assets. For this reason, this […]
Just as a business would conduct regular inventory checks, an intellectual property audit is equally important for a business managing its intellectual property (IP). IP audits have quickly become an essential part of a business’ IP strategy and conducting an IP audit can not only facilitate IP protection but also generate income for your business […]
Once you have landed on a new idea, you might begin to consider the legal options available to protect your idea from being copied by others. It is important to note, however, that intellectual property law cannot protect an original idea alone. Rather, legal protections can only protect how you express your idea. This article […]
After registering your business’ name, you may think that you have the exclusive right to use the name. However, this is not exactly the case. The process of registering a business name is separate from the process of protecting your business name from being misused by others. Knowing the difference between registering and trade marking […]
Like any other property, you can buy and sell trade marks. However, since trade marks are intangible, it is important for trade mark owners to understand the processes involved in selling their trade mark to ensure that the sale goes to plan. This article will outline:Â what a registered trade mark is; how to sell […]
A nonprofit organisation can benefit from trade marking its name or logo, not only to protect its brand from being misused by other organisations but also to develop brand recognition. This article outlines: what a trade mark is; and three reasons why nonprofit organisations trade mark their names or logos. If trade marks seem like […]