This week we look at another formal aspect of setting up an entrepreneurial endeavour: intellectual property frameworks and the ways that these can impact the daily running of a business.
It is important to recognise that different countries and jurisdictions carry specific laws around intellectual property with regard to application and ownership. We will primarily be looking at examples within the UK and Europe.
We will discuss this subject within a range of contexts: from issues facing the production of independent print publications to the challenges and pitfalls of developing a larger digital communication platform. We will examine details such as image rights, typeface usage and copyright. We will also highlight smaller issues that can affect ownership over brand names, logotypes, or early-stage ideas.