Protecting Your IP with Sophie Maughan, the latest
edition of the Business Awards Show, explores the vital but often
overlooked world of intellectual property in business.
Sophie has practised as an intelletual property
lawyer for over twenty years and is Patent and Trade Mark Attorney
for Cleveland Scott York, one of the valued sponsors of the Best
Businesswomen Awards.
Sophie has been involved in the awards from the
start, with a particular passion for customer service. As a judge
she tells us what makes for great customer service and what can
ensure an application really stands out.
She offers fascinating information for all
business owners about the key areas of intellectual property, how
to protect it, and what to do if you are accused of infringing
another business's.
She also clarifies the difference between trade
marks and company names, and patenting processes and products. With
the UK's exit from the EU, Sophie tells us what has to be done to
ensure protection in other territories, and offers essential advice
on how to protect your business, where to go for help, and how to
stay vigilant.
This is a must-listen for any entrepreneur who has
not invested in IP protection, will clarify many of the myths that
exist around the subject, and will also provide valuable
information for those about to apply for any business awards,
especially in customer service categories.
{1:49} Why Sophie went into IP law.
{3:50} The myths behind IP law.
{7:19} The first steps toward protecting your
IP.
{10:00} The difference between trade names and
patent requirements.
{12:05} How robust IP strengthens yoru business
long term.
{13:03} What to do if you are found to infringe
another IP.
{14:45} Sophie's stories from the IP world.
{17:37} The introduction of mediation in IP
law.
{19:25} Passionate about customer service.
{20:21} What Sophie looks for as a judge.
{22:27} Cleveland Scott York and the Legal
500.
{25:06} CSY's areas of national/international
coverage.
{26:37} Ensuring IP is in place in all
territories you trade in.
{28:30} Issues with descriptive business
names.
{31:26} Dealing with issues abroad.
{32:00} Setting Google alerts for your
business.
{32:42} The need for vigilance as a business
owner.
{35:15} Investing in IP protection .
Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk
Connect with Sophie: https://csy-ip.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/csy_ip/
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X: https://twitter.com/CSY_IP
