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IP Assistance for SMEs - Last Orders for the IP Access Scheme?

Intellectual Property is a key aspect to consider for SMEs looking to develop and, if used correctly, can be a tool to grow and protect a business. However, the types and scope of protection of different forms of IP are frequently confused and misunderstood. This lack of understanding, along with the frequently prohibitive costs of certain forms of IP, is often the cause of businesses neglecting actual and potential IP rights that could be hugely beneficial. Nevertheless, there are a number of options for UK SMEs to help them develop and utilise their IP.
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EPO Guidelines Update March 2023

Intellectual Property is a key aspect to consider for SMEs looking to develop and, if used correctly, can be a tool to grow and protect a business. However, the types and scope of protection of
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'Tis the season to beware fake goods

It isn’t just sales that get hit. Reputations do too. Alarmingly, many consumers simply do not realise they bought a fake. Even if they do, they think it must be the same product, simply wearing different clothes. Counterfeit and copycat products are often inferior quality and often fail to meet safety standards, but consumers may not realise this and associate poor quality with the genuine article.
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