About the Authors

Cautionary tales for crafters...

Read on

Blake Morgan e-Magazine | Winter 2021 | Issue 5

The Covid-19 pandemic saw a sharp rise in people using marketplace websites, such as Etsy and Amazon Handmade, to sell artisan and handmade products. Popular items on these platforms include those with a comic book theme. But crafters must seek the consent of the rights holders if they wish to use their characters.

by Ben Evans

Chocolate caterpillar cakes hit the headlines earlier this year. Colin the Caterpillar, a British institution, was at the centre of a trade mark dispute between Marks and Spencer (M&S) and discount retailer Aldi.

Copycat-erpillars

In this issue

Why protecting your intellectual property could be your hidden superpower. For many businesses, their intellectual property is one of their most valuable assets. How well it is protected is a key consideration in any acquisition.

The powers that bind even superheroes

by Joanna Corbett-Simmons

by Sarah Street

Read on

by Jill Bainbridge

by Sarah Whittle

Don't stop the music

We consider the role of the Performing Right Society (PRS), and explore why businesses could find themselves facing action if they do not take care to ensure they have the correct licences to play music in the workplace.

Read on

Protecting your own brand name

Within 24 hours of Emma Raducanu's extraordinary victory at the US Open, a third party not associated with Ms Raducanu had filed an application to obtain a UK trade mark registration of her name. We look at the importance of acting quickly to protect an up and coming brand name.

Read on

by Nicola Rochon

Read on

Keeping ahead of the innovation curve is crucial for businesses seeking to grow. Ideally a business will have an R&D function which is able to generate new ideas leading to growth. Can licensing be the boost your business needs?