2025 IP Trends: What Businesses Should Expect in the Year Ahead As we reflect on 2025, one thing stands out clearly. Intellectual property has continued to shape how businesses grow, compete and protect their ideas. It has been a year of rapid technological change, emerging industries and increasing demand for clear, accessible IP protection. Whether […]
Intellectual Property Nightmares: Real Life Brand Horror Stories Every October, we love a good scare, but for business owners there is nothing more chilling than losing the rights to your own brand. At Robertson IP, we have seen how easily a simple mistake can turn into a full blown intellectual property nightmare. This Halloween, we […]
When people think of great inventors and business leaders, they often imagine minds that can solve problems in ways others cannot. What many do not realise is that several of these innovative thinkers, including Sir Richard Branson, Steve Jobs, and Ingvar Kamprad, have one thing in common: dyslexia. Instead of holding them back, dyslexia became […]
Protecting Green Innovation: Why Intellectual Property Matters for Sustainable Business Everywhere you look, businesses are finding new ways to be greener. From rethinking packaging to developing low carbon technology, sustainability is shaping how products and services are created. But here is a crucial question. Have you thought about how your sustainable ideas are protected? Why […]
September has always felt like a time of renewal. The summer winds down, schools open their doors, and businesses often see it as the right moment to regroup, refocus, and set fresh goals for the months ahead. For start-ups and entrepreneurs, it is the perfect season to not only look at your growth plans but […]
Most literary works eventually enter the public domain, meaning that after a set period, anyone can use them freely without seeking permission or paying royalties. However, the case of Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie is an exceptional example in UK copyright law. The Gift of Copyright In 1929, author and playwright J.M. Barrie gifted the […]
The Best Patents Ever And What They Teach Us About Innovation Why Do Patents Matter? A great idea is only the beginning. Without legal protection, even the smartest invention is vulnerable. Patents provide the foundation to commercialise, scale, and defend your work. Turning sketches into startups, and prototypes into products. Just ask the inventors below. […]
Size Doesn’t Matter: Why Every Business Needs To Protect Its Intellectual Property. When people think about intellectual property (IP), they often picture global companies with huge legal teams and vast portfolios of patents and trade marks. However, IP isn’t just for Multinationals. In fact, small businesses, start-ups and even sole traders often have just […]
