10 Nov 2023
Securing the necessary Intellectual Property (IP) protections should be a priority for any business considering exploring international trade - particularly given up to 80% of a company's value lies in its IP. Failing to take the appropriate steps to safeguard a brand's IP can incur…
Intellectual Property
08 Nov 2022
Eighty-five per cent of North West-based small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) are confident their revenue will grow over the next 12 months despite the challenging economic conditions, according to new research by law firm, Forbes Solicitors. UK expansion, organic growth, and research and…
Intellectual Property
08 Nov 2022
There are a number of different types of intellectual property rights (IPRs), with the traditional forms of IPRs including trade marks, design rights, copyright and patents. Depending on what a proprietor is seeking to protect will affect whether they have to register with the Intellectual Property…
Intellectual Property
31 Oct 2022
Intellectual property (IP) rights are an important asset for any business. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) defines IP as "creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce". By ensuring that IP…
Intellectual Property
24 Feb 2021
January 2021 saw the beginnings of the post-Brexit transition period in the UK, and whilst this has impacted some elements of the intellectual property landscape across the EU, Forbes' Intellectual Property team have continued to assist a range of clients across various areas of both contentious and…
Intellectual Property
10 Feb 2021
National Apprenticeship Week began on 8 February. This year's theme is 'Build The Future.' With 20 years of experience in progressing employees through apprenticeships, Forbes Solicitors has helped build futures and this year has been no different and has been as successful, despite the…
Intellectual Property
27 Jan 2021
Following going into its second administration in April 2020 and subsequently into liquidation shortly before the festive period, Debenhams is one of the latest victims of the impact of the pandemic and the accelerated shift to online retailing. Nevertheless, Boohoo, leading online fashion retailer…
Intellectual Property
06 Jan 2021
December 2020 was an actioned-packed month with a Brexit deal, more vaccine news and stricter lockdown measures to name but a few developments. It was also a busy and varied month for the Intellectual Property team at Forbes, and this update will briefly focus on some examples of how we have assisted…
Intellectual Property
04 Jan 2021
Amid a busy festive period with the imposition of stricter lockdown measures and the approval of the latest Covid-19 vaccine was the news that a Brexit deal had been agreed. The deal, which was agreed on Christmas Eve, marked some form of conclusion to the Brexit process which has been ongoing since the…
Intellectual Property
01 Dec 2020
It is undoubted that the recent "lockdown" measures that have been implemented by the UK government have placed significant financial pressures on businesses across all sectors. Despite such and in order to adapt during challenging and everchanging market conditions, over recent months, we…
Intellectual Property
