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What is Company Identity Theft - How to beat it
[November 1, 2006] The recent upsurge of media interest in personal identity theft has provided a reminder that company identity theft is still a major problem for UK incorporated businesses
 
Selecting Business Names and Intellectual Property Law
[October 23, 2006] When selecting a potential business or domain name, you should consider using a trademark to protect your company's identity.
 
Staying out of Trouble in Software Development and Technology Contracts
[October 11, 2006] If you've been in the software development industry for any stretch of time you will be well aware that contracts can go wrong for both commercial and legal reasons. How to stay out of trouble.
 
Intellectual Property – Your Ideas, Your Money, Your Loss
[September 22, 2006] Intellectual Property isn't the most exciting of subjects, but one which any business should take into consideration. If you don't protect your ideas, others could end up profiting from your hard work.
 
Do you use bespoke software? What to look out for
[August 25, 2006] How to protect your business if you purchase bespoke software. How an escrow agreement works in such a situation.
 
Top Tips for Selling a Business
[August 21, 2006] A leading law firm is warning entrepreneurs looking to sell their business not to underestimate how treacherous the process can be. Includes 7 top tips for selling a business.
 
Recruiting Older Workers Could be Ageist
[June 19, 2006] Employers trying to demonstrate they are not ageist by actively recruiting older workers could actually be risking age discrimination claims
 
How to deal with copyright infringement - website copying
[April 13, 2006] With many businesses and organisations presenting themselves on the Internet it is unsurprising that copying by others, especially by competitors is not uncommon. Some background and how to deal with the problem if it occurs.
 
IT Contracts - why you need them
[December 2, 2005] Some important things to bear in mind when drafting an IT service contract, for example if you commission a company to design a computer system or website
 
Overview of Trademarks & How to Apply
[November 9, 2005] A trade mark is a symbol or sign which differentiates one type of business from another. Includes an insight into domain names as trademarks and how to apply for a trademark
 
Dealing with Share Sale Disputes
[June 10, 2005] Ben Hopps discusses problems that can arise when buying the shares in a company from a buyers' perspective.
 
Data Protection and your small business website
[May 25, 2005] This article outlines what data protection actions a small business website should consider when processing "cookies", emails, and other client-related data.
 
Trademarks, Patents, Copyright - Glossary and FAQ
[April 8, 2005] An extensive glossary and introduction to trademarks, patents, copyright and other elements of trademark law such as "passing off". Includes the meaning of "©", "TM", "®" "SM" symbols.
 
Trade Marks and Domain Names - Legal Overiew
[April 6, 2005] Each country or territory has its own trade mark system. This article provides an overview of how trade mark law applies to domain names
 
How to comply with the Data Protection Act
[December 3, 2004] What small businesses should do to comply with the Data Protection Act and to find out if you need to notify the Information Commissioner.
 
Data Protection and the Data Protection Act - An Overview
[December 3, 2004] An overview of the aims of the Data Protection Act - what are principles behind the Act and the role of the Information Commissioner.

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