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How Business Name Protection Saved Curious Cubs from Brand Confusion

How Business Name Protection Saved Curious Cubs from Brand Confusion

When you’re building a business, your name is everything. It’s how people find you, talk about y...

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What Happens If You Don't Protect Your Business Name

What Happens If You Don’t Protect Your Business Name?

You’ve poured your time, money and energy into building your business. But what if all of that c...

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Watch Out for IP Scams Don’t Get Caught Out

Watch Out for IP Scams: Don’t Get Caught Out

Unfortunately, scams targeting business owners are on the rise  -  and intellectual pr...

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Building A Strong Brand In The Travel Industry Business Name Protection

Building A Strong Brand In The Travel Industry: Protect Your Business Name

In the travel industry, having a distinct and legally protected business name is more important ...

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Why UK Accountants Should Offer Business Name Protection to Their Clients

Why UK Accountants Should Offer Business Name Protection to Their Clients

Strengthen Client Relationships, Reduce Risks, and Unlock New Revenue Streams As an accountan...

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Partnership

Why UK Trade Associations Should Offer Business Name Protection to Their Members

A Strategic Partnership to Protect and Grow Your Members' Businesses As a trade association, ...

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Ugg Sheepskin Boots

UGG Trade Mark Battle A Lesson in Global Brand Protection

In the world of intellectual property, the "UGG" name is a great example of the need to understa...

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Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle’s ‘As Ever’ Trademark Troubles: What Businesses Can Learn

The world of trademarks can be complex - even for high-profile figures like Meghan Markle. Her l...

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A Comprehensive Guide to Registered Designs in the UK

A Comprehensive Guide to Registered Designs in the UK

Design innovation is a driving force behind many successful products. From the instantly recogni...

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If you're an author, illustrator, or publisher, consider the intellectual property protections you need to safeguard your work.

World Book Day and the Role of Intellectual Property: A Closer Look at the Power of Books

At National Business Register (NBR), we understand the critical role that Intellectual Property ...

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Why Your Business Needs a Shareholders' Agreement

Why Your Business Needs a Shareholders’ Agreement (and Why You Shouldn’t Ignore It!)

Starting or running a business with co-founders or investors? Then you need a shareholders’ agree...

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Why Your Business Needs Its Own Contracts & Terms & Conditions

Why Your Business Needs Its Own Contracts, Terms & Conditions (And Why You Should Get Them Reviewed!)

Let’s be honest: contracts and terms and conditions (T&Cs) are not the most exciting aspects ...

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