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Designs and how to protect themThere are four different types of design rights that you need to be aware of. This checklist will guide you in the right direction and offer protection if you're looking beyond the UK. ... Read more
23 Dec 2009
Assignment of intellectual property (IP)Different IP rights often subsist in a single work. For example, a list of personal data may be protected by copyright and database rights simultaneously, and a logo may be protected as both a trade mark and ... Read more
04 Jul 2016
Database rights and protectionWhen you create a new database a protective right arises automatically. Keep careful records of when the database is made; protection lasts for 15 years. ... Read more
16 Sep 2009
Copyright assignmentYou often ask sales and marketing companies to design brochures and leaflets for you. To enable you to make changes to the material or utilise it again in the future, it's essential that you own the copyright. Our model copyright a... Read more
02 Jan 2009
Non-audit engagement letterWhen you provide accounting and/or taxation services to clients, best practice dictates that you should issue them with an engagement letter to set out your mutual rights and responsibilities.EngagementThe engagement letter ... Read more
11 Nov 2019
Personal information filed at Companies HousePersonal information about those involved in running companies has to be filed at Companies House. We summarise the ways in which you can protect yourself from your details being misused by the wrong peopl... Read more
19 Dec 2018
What can be copyrighted? Copyright applies to written and musical works etc. But make sure that whatever you have in mind for copyright protection is an original. ... Read more
09 Dec 2009
Director's service agreementAny director who is also an employee of the company should always be given a service contract. As well as ensuring there are no arguments over their status it should also minimise the possibility of any other misunderstandi... Read more
27 Dec 2023
Disqualification summaryDirectors can be disqualified from office for a range of reasons. Use our summary to make sure that your board is aware of what can give rise to disqualification and what to do if a person is disqualified. When can a director ... Read more
27 Jan 2023
Registration of charges at Companies HouseCharges over a company's assets must be registered at Companies House. Use our checklist to find out what needs to be filed and when. Company recordsCompanies have to keep copies of charge documents at their r... Read more
18 Jan 2021
