Dragon Argent are delighted to announce that it has advised the shareholders of Peabodys Coffee on its acquisition by a FTSE 100 company in the hospitality sector.

Learn about the Supreme Court's pivotal decision in SkyKick v Sky, clarifying 'bad faith' in trade mark filings and its impact on business strategies.

In this article, we will explore what it means to scale up your business. We will share insights from our experiences working with scale-ups and provide guidance on how to successfully navigate this critical transition in your business’ journey.

Your business concept is just the beginning! Strong intellectual property (IP) is the secret weapon that sets startups apart. But how can IP make or break your business? Our latest blog dives deep into the world of IP for startups.

This article empowers startup business owners in the UK to build thriving businesses while safeguarding their ventures.

Lidl and Tesco are both well-known supermarket chains in the United Kingdom and commercial rivals. This dispute concerns two of Lidl’s trade marks registered at the UK Intellectual Property Office (“UKIPO”): one being a figurative mark of a blue square with a yellow disc with a thin red outline (the “Wordless Mark”), and the other being of similar design with the word ‘Lidl’ (the “Mark with Text”),

In this article, we explore how the recent decision by the UK Court of Appeal has helpfully given software developers some assurances when it comes to copyright protection of their products.

AI is developing continuously at rapid speed in the art world , regulators across jurisdictions are struggling to keep up. This article considers the current regulatory framework (or lack thereof) around AI in the art world.

Are you planning to acquire a franchise in the UK? In this article, we cover the key aspects to consider before acquiring a franchise.

Protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights is no easy feat for artists and brand owners alike. In our latest article, we review the most significant recent legal developments affecting intellectual property owners in the US and their effects on potential global trends.

Intellectual property (“IP”) is a highly valuable part of a business. It can take many forms but essentially consists of intangible assets including copyrights, trade marks, patents, designs and trade secrets. Learn more how to protect your business’ Intellectual Property.

In this week’s newsletter, Dragon Argent covers some key legal and practical considerations for anyone looking to set up an indie game studio (with particular thanks to our new Corporate & Commercial Solicitor Jamie Thornton for providing the expert analysis!).

“All my ideas are stolen anyway”, as once said by acclaimed British artist Damien Hirst. We see this time and again – an artist using an existing work, without that original creator’s authorisation, as the basis for their artwork. This is the subject of this week’s newsletter.

In this week’s newsletter, Dragon Argent look at some of the Intellectual Property (IP) essentials all founders should be aware of when they start their businesses.