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Keeping it legal – radio shows about the legal aspects of starting and running a business

In these series, you'll find expert tips and no-nonsense pointers on your legal rights and responsibilities (mainly relates to the UK). Choose from quick tips or longer masterclasses. If you have time, listen to the 'In Conversation' shows where experts share their thoughts and experiences.

June 15, 2015 by Julie Stanford Leave a Comment

Protecting your intellectual property

If you watch Dragons’ Den, you’ll have seen those hopeful entrepreneurs seeking investment being asked whether they own the rights or have the patent for their product or invention, but what exactly is a patent or a trademark?

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IN-CONVERSATION-Searle-Shepherd-TowlerIn this 30-minute episode of Essential Business Radio, first broadcast in 2012 but still very relevant, Matthew Searle, founder of Adams and Remers LLP (now with Gunner Cooke), Penina Shepherd,  founder of Acumen Business Law, and Philip Towler,  partner at Dehns, discuss how to protect your intellectual property. Listen now:

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Note: This show was recorded in 2012. In 2014, there were significant changes to the UK’s Intellectual Property Act 2014 for design law. See the bottom of the transcript below, for more details.

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April 7, 2015 by Julie Stanford Leave a Comment

Your business and the law

Many of the laws that relate to business are designed to protect customers, employees and the public. But they can also protect your business.

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IN-CONVERSATION-Searle-Shepherd-TowlerIn this 30-minute episode of Essential Business Radio, first broadcast in 2012 but still very relevant, Matthew Searle, founder of Adams and Remers LLP (now with GunnerCooke), Penina Shepherd founder of Acumen Business Law, and Philip Towler partner at Dehns, discuss your business and the law. Listen now:

Your business and the lawJulie Stanford
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