Passing off explained
The law of passing off is a complicated business but it needs to be considered where trade marks...
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Category: Art
Trade Shows
Here’s some videos to help you prepare for your trade / degree shows and what to do after your show… How to have a good trade show – the legal and organisational framework How to have a good trade show – the legal...
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The IP Guide to… Visual Art
If you are in business as a visual artist, this guide is for you! The purpose of this guide is to...
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Moral Rights
Moral rights are a special set of rights which belong exclusively to authors of literary,...
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Licensing: The Basics
What is a licence? A licence is a limited permission for another person to use your IP rights. It...
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What is Confidential Information?
In order for information to be protected as confidential two conditions must be fulfilled: (a) The...
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How can I protect my ideas when meeting prospective clients?
It is important before entering into negotiations with any third parties or prospective clients to...
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A seriously animated business
Indian animation talent is the toast of Hollywood. But is this really good news for local content...
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Artists’ Remedies – copyright or contract?
The Story For some 8 years Cardrax and Sue Deakin enjoyed an amicable and mutually beneficial...
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Fonts are intellectual property too
You’ve invested time and money into designing your corporate logo, but have you remembered...
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I’m an artist – what do I need to know about IP?
As an artist, two types of intellectual property (IP) rights are of particular importance:...
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How to protect your company or brand name
A trade mark is a sign that you apply to your goods or services to distinguish them from those of...
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