Whether you are a multinational corporation or a recently established startup, your intellectual property may be your most important asset. Taking necessary steps to protect your intellectual property will help you safeguard the value of your business and gain a competitive advantage. What is Intellectual Property? Intellectual property (“IP”) is virtually any novel, original or unique creation of the human …
The outbreak of the coronavirus has raised many questions for occupiers of commercial properties. If you are a tenant during these uncertain times, you are likely to be concerned not only about keeping your overall business going but also about protecting your rights as a tenant. We discuss below your options at this stage and share our suggestions on how …
The written statement is a document that English law requires employers to submit to their employees from day one of their engagement. The statement contains essential information about the employer and employee as well as indications about the employment relationship. In this article, we covered the similarities and differences between the written statement and employment contract. What goes into the …
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is one of the measures introduced by the Government to assist businesses in this time of difficulty and uncertainty. The Scheme provides a great opportunity for employers to retain employees that would otherwise be redundant, preventing greater hardship and uncertainty for workers and businesses alike. Under the scheme, employees temporarily cease work for the employer, …
Remote working and the effectiveness of distributed teams has been heavily debated over the years, but now more than ever it’s something many more people are choosing or circumstantially needing to do globally. Optimising a working from home strategy for businesses and staff is turning quickly into an essential, not a ‘luxury’. Even for teams that are used to working …
Covid-19 is creating struggles around the globe and all economies are being impacted, leaving many small businesses owners uncertain about their future. But we will get through it, together. There are a number of things you can do to protect your business so that you have the potential to come out of this stronger, better and more resilient than ever …
Travel restrictions, event cancellations, and sick and self-isolating workforces due to the impact of COVID-19 are causing difficulties for businesses across the globe and in the UK, many of which are now unable to perform contracts in the manner agreed with their contractual counterparties. What recourse may you have if your contracts are affected? Force majeure clause The first consideration …
A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is a legally binding document that protects your business by ensuring that employees and other people involved with your business are not allowed to disclose sensitive information about your business, clients, and operations to the public. Any information that you deem important to the profitability of your business needs to be included in an NDA. Without …
Starting a business can be exciting and unpredictable. There are new people to meet, money to make and markets to revolutionise. However, one thing every startup wants to avoid are expensive and time consuming legal battles. Litigation can be completely unnecessary and totally avoidable. Listed below are the key legal weapons you can use to defend your business in a …
There are many different tasks you can perform from a desk in your home. However, when it comes to making a profit from them – you’re drawing a line in the sand between just staying occupied and actually operating a real home based business of your own. One handy benefit of a home based business is that you can remain in …
