What you can and cannot patent

What you can and cannot patent

The GOV.UK website offers the following guidance if you are considering a patent application.

A UK patent may help if you want to take legal action against someone who uses your invention without

Voluntary “give-aways”

Voluntary “give-aways”

In a recent post we warned of the likely loss of billing opportunities if you give away service advice just to demonstrate how informed you are.

In this post we outline when it may be appropriate to

Involuntary “give-aways”

Involuntary “give-aways”

If you sell services, rather than supply goods, this usually involves you providing advice for a fee.

If your advice is sought after, the amount you can charge for your service(s) may be

The importance of being interested

The importance of being interested

Conversation takes a turn for the worse if you have an opinion that your client has no idea how to solve their problem(s) and all they need to do is listen to your solution.

And you may be right in

The winds of change

The winds of change

A new King, the possibility of a change of government next year, and signs that we may, at last, be emerging from the disruptions created by Brexit and COVID.

Meanwhile, back at helms of our small

Less could be more

Less could be more

Is there mileage in the old adage that it is unwise to keep all your eggs in one basket?

Most businesses build an expanding customer list; each customer a separate income stream for their

Starting a new business?

Starting a new business?

One of the issues you will need to consider if you are starting a new business is the business structure. There are three commonly used forms to choose from, each with advantages and

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