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Dragons’ Den: Episode 12

Posted by: Clare Saunders, Posted on: 15 March 2015 - Categories: Patents, Trade marks
Noe Slip in the den.

We’ve reached the last episode of series 12. It’s hard to believe but Dragon’s Den has been around since 2005. One of the first ever entrepreneurs to secure a deal back in series one has been in the headlines this …

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Dragons’ Den: Episode 11

Posted by: Paula Davy, Posted on: 22 February 2015 - Categories: Licensing
Image of Colapz in the den.

We saw some great inventions in the den tonight, although what struck a chord with me was the collaboration of IP between different companies.

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Dragons’ Den: Episode 10

Posted by: Louise Allford, Posted on: 15 February 2015 - Categories: Patents
Image of the Dragons in the den.

One thing in particular struck me while watching tonight’s episode. Not the lack of investments made, but the doubts the Dragons had over seemingly well protected inventions.

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Dragons’ Den: Episode 9

Posted by: Clare Saunders, Posted on: 8 February 2015 - Categories: Copyright, Designs, Trade marks

It’s hard to believe it but we’re halfway through the second half of series 12 of Dragon’s Den already.

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Dragons’ Den: Episode 8

Posted by: Paula Davy, Posted on: 1 February 2015 - Categories: Copyright, Designs, Trade marks

It only seems like weeks since we waved goodbye to the Dragons and yet here we are, already two episodes into the second half of the series.

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Dragons’ Den: Episode 7

Posted by: Louise Allford, Posted on: 25 January 2015 - Categories: Designs, Patents, Trade marks
Image of the Dragons in the den.

Forget warming by the fire in this chilly weather, the heat was on full blast as the Dragons returned to the Den tonight.

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IPO Dragons' Den blog returns

Posted by: Louise Allford, Posted on: 21 January 2015 - Categories: Copyright, Designs, Patents, Trade marks
The Dragons listening to a pitch

Dragons' Den is all about everyday inventors, designers, creators or entrepreneurs pitching their innovative business ideas to a panel of successful investors, AKA the Dragons.

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Dragons' Den: Episode 6 (2014)

Posted by: Paula Davy, Posted on: 24 August 2014 - Categories: 2014, Designs, Patents

Well, that's all folks! The first half of series 12 has come to an end, which sadly means this is our last blog for now!

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Dragons’ Den: Episode 5 (2014)

Posted by: Clare Saunders, Posted on: 17 August 2014 - Categories: 2014, Licensing, Patents

It’s hard to believe that we have already reached the penultimate episode of this series with the Dragons. This week I will be focusing on licensing, protecting your IP internationally and patents.

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Dragons’ Den: Episode 4 (2014)

Posted by: Paula Davy, Posted on: 10 August 2014 - Categories: 2014, Designs, Patents, Trade marks, Trade secrets

Welcome to the fourth instalment of our Dragons’ Den blog, packed with useful IP information and advice. This week I’ll be discussing brands, patents, designs and trade secrets.

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