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A trade secret can be used if it is not appropriate to protect something through intellectual property. You can find information on trade secrets on the IPO website.

Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 21 Episode 13

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Steven Bartlett and Peter Jones take a nap on business Remy's relaxing pods.

Trade secrets, patents and licensing - this episode of Dragons’ Den certainly didn’t hold back. From investments that left Peter Jones experiencing FOMO (fear of missing out) to pods that had the Dragons sleeping on the job, this episode certainly had me excited to get writing.

Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 21 Episode 2

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Peter Jones looks pensive

It’s Episode 2 of Dragons’ Den, and this week’s entrepreneurs sent us on an adventure exploring the beauty of the natural world. From luxury glamping to inflatables that let you take your rucksack for a river swim and organic products that balance your skin. Read on to find out more!

Dragons' Den, Episode 9, Series 18

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11. HOMETHINGS Deborah product

This week seven fantastic entrepreneurs entered the Den and the Dragons offered up over £205,000 in investments. As ever, there were some nail-biting moments (including a rapid-fire roast of a vitamin coffee product). But there were also some excellent results for both the entrepreneurs and the Dragons. Let's take a look at the entrepreneurs that managed to win over the Dragons and secure an investment.