Intellectual Property Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on intellectual property for uk businesses.
Hiring a Corporate or Commercial Solicitor for UK SMEs and Startups
When you’re building a business, it’s easy to focus on the exciting stuff: product, sales, funding, and growth. But sooner or later, most founders hit legal questions that aren’t “nice to have”...
26 January 2026
UK Trade Mark Registration: How To Apply, Costs, Timelines & Mistakes
If you’ve put time (and money) into building your brand, the last thing you want is someone else using a confusingly similar name or logo and benefiting from your hard work. That’s...
25 January 2026
How To Search UK IPO Trade Marks Before Registering Your Brand
You’ve got a brand name you love. Maybe you’ve already built a logo, bought a domain, and started posting on social media. Before you pour more time (and money) into it, there’s...
25 January 2026
How To Find Business Investors: Legal Steps Before You Pitch
Looking for business investors can feel like you’re juggling two jobs at once: building a product (or service) people actually want, and learning a whole new language of fundraising, term sheets, and...
25 January 2026
How To Choose The Right Business Law Firm For Your Startup Or Small Business
Choosing a business law firm can feel like one of those “adult” decisions you didn’t realise would come so early in your startup journey. You might be thinking: “We’re still small -...
25 January 2026
Small Business Plan: Legal Essentials Every UK Founder Should Include
If you’re putting together a small business plan, it’s easy to focus on the exciting stuff first - your product, pricing, marketing, and the big vision. But in the UK, one of...
24 January 2026
Starting a Business in the UK: Legal Checklist for New Founders
Starting up a business is exciting - but it can also feel like there are a hundred moving parts to get right, all at once. The tricky bit is that the legal...
24 January 2026
Amazon Brand Registry: Eligibility Requirements And How To Apply
If you’re building a recognisable brand and selling products online, you’ve probably come across Amazon Brand Registry while researching how to protect your listings. For many UK small businesses, getting into Brand...
24 January 2026AI Business Name Generator: Legal Checks Before Registering Your UK Business Name
Coming up with a business name is one of the most exciting parts of starting a new venture. It’s also one of the easiest places to accidentally step into legal trouble. With...
24 January 2026How To Choose The Right IP Law Firm In The UK
If you’re building a startup or growing an SME, your intellectual property (IP) is often one of your biggest assets. It might be your brand name, your logo, your software, your product...
23 January 2026How Demergers Work in the UK: Legal Steps for Small Businesses
If your business has grown quickly, launched new product lines, or taken on investment, you might reach a point where one company structure just doesn’t fit anymore. Maybe one part of the...
23 January 2026ChatGPT For Business: UK Legal Risks, Data Protection And IP Issues
Using AI tools to draft emails, summarise meetings, write marketing copy, analyse data, and speed up admin can feel like a cheat code for running a lean business. But if you’re adopting...
23 January 2026
Non-Disclosure Agreement Template: What To Include And Mistakes To Avoid
If you’re running a small business, it’s normal to want to move fast - new supplier chats, early-stage product demos, investor conversations, contractor onboarding, and the “quick call” that suddenly turns into...
23 January 2026
AI Policy Template: What UK SMEs Should Include In An Internal AI Use Policy
AI tools can be a huge time-saver for UK SMEs - helping you draft emails, summarise meetings, generate marketing copy, and speed up admin. But if your team is using AI at...
22 January 2026
What Is a Franchise Business? How Franchising Works and Legal Issues in the UK
If you’re looking to grow a proven business model faster, or you want to start a business with an established brand and systems, franchising can look like the best of both worlds....
22 January 2026
Endorsements In Business Contracts: Meaning And Safe Use In The UK
Endorsements can be a brilliant growth lever for small businesses. A trusted person (or another business) publicly backs your product or service, and suddenly your marketing hits differently. But endorsements also create...
22 January 2026Subcontracting In The UK: Key Legal Considerations
Subcontracting can be a game-changer for small businesses and startups. It lets you scale up quickly, bring in specialist skills, and take on bigger projects without committing to permanent hires. But (as...
21 January 2026Exit Strategy for UK Startups & SMEs: Legal Steps for a Sale or Merger
If you’re building a startup or growing an SME, it’s easy to treat your exit strategy as something you’ll “figure out later”. But in practice, the smoothest exits are often the ones...
20 January 2026Technology Lawyer UK: Roles, When To Hire, And Startup Costs
If you’re building or buying technology as part of your business, you’re probably moving fast - new features, new hires, new suppliers, and (hopefully) new customers. But tech moves quicker than legal...
20 January 2026Life Sciences Law in the UK: Contracts, IP and Compliance for Startups
If you’re building a life sciences startup or scaling an SME in the UK, you’re probably juggling product development, funding, hiring, and (if you’re lucky) early commercial traction. But life sciences is...
19 January 2026
Franchise Business In The UK: Legal Checklist For Buyers And Franchisors
Running a franchise business can feel like the best of both worlds. You get the independence of being your own boss, while plugging into an established brand, systems, suppliers and (often) a...
19 January 2026Crowdfunding Platforms in the UK: Legal Considerations for Startups
Crowdfunding platforms can be a powerful way to raise money, validate demand and build a community around your product - all before you’ve scaled. But the legal side can feel like a...
18 January 2026
Secondment Agreements Explained: What Seconded Means For UK Employers
If you’re running a small business, there’ll be times you need extra capability fast - without taking on a permanent hire, and without losing control of quality or delivery. That’s where secondments...
18 January 2026Master Service Agreement (MSA): Meaning, Key Terms And When You Need One
If you’re running a growing business, it’s only a matter of time before you find yourself doing repeat work for the same client (or using the same supplier again and again). That’s...
18 January 2026
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