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Dragons’ Den, Episode 3, Series 20

Posted by: Paula Davy, Posted on: 19 January 2023 - Categories: Business, Confidentiality, IP, Licensing, Trade marks, Trade secrets
Dragons Den investor Sara Jones

This week's Dragons' Den was packed full of entrepreneurial flavour. Here we take a look at how the Dragons were fired up by a range of homemade chutneys and inspired by the seed of an idea that will get us all gardening...with a difference!

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Dragons' Den Episode 2 Series 20

Posted by: Kayleigh Enticknap, Posted on: 12 January 2023 - Categories: Business, Copyright, Designs, Patents, Trade marks
Investors Sara Davies and Touker Suleyman

From ‘Instagramable’ pooch parties to plus size clothing, this week’s Dragons’ Den was packed full of highs and lows - for both the Dragons and the entrepreneurs.

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Dragons' Den Episode 1 Series 20

Posted by: Imogen Percival, Posted on: 5 January 2023 - Categories: Business, Designs, IP, Patents, Trade marks
Steven Bartlett thinking on Dragons Den

 New year brings high hopes, exciting beginnings, and a gripping new series of Dragons Den. Welcome back to all our readers as we kick off series 20 with our five favourite investors. I can’t quite believe Dragons’ Den has reached …

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Dragons' Den Episode 14 Series 19

Posted by: Laurien Webb, Posted on: 7 April 2022 - Categories: Business, Licensing, Trade marks, Trade secrets
Steven Bartlett

It’s the last Dragons’ Den episode for Series 19 - what a series! Tonight, once again, we see the entrepreneurs undergoing trial by fire...and the Dragons are as fierce as ever!

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Dragons' Den Episode 13 Series 19

Posted by: Melissa Murray, Posted on: 31 March 2022 - Categories: Business, Designs, International, IP, Licensing
Sara Davies

Maternity wear, summery cocktails, clay crayons, and construction accessories were all debuted this week - but which ones received the Dragons’ seal of approval?  

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Dragons' Den Episode 12 Series 19

Posted by: Imogen Percival, Posted on: 24 March 2022 - Categories: Business, Designs, IP, Licensing, Trade marks
Deborah Meaden

This week’s episode of Dragons’ Den had me feeling ready for the summer. With entrepreneurs sharing plant-based cocktails and squeezy sauce bottles, I was ready to head to the nearest beach.

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Dragons' Den Episode 11 Series 19

Posted by: Caitlyn Arthur, Posted on: 17 March 2022 - Categories: Designs, Trade marks

This week we take a look at the IP behind the entrepreneur who walked the walk with a very special piece of equipment, and two fair trade coffee traders who caused a bit of a stir.

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Dragons Den Series 19 Episode 10

Posted by: Edward Rose, Posted on: 10 March 2022 - Categories: Designs, Patents

It’s episode 10 of series 19 of Dragons’ Den, which sees a new contributor to the blog – me! Before I give you my take on the episode, I’ll tell you a bit about myself. I work at the Intellectual …

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Dragons' Den, Episode 9, Series 19

Posted by: Laurien Webb, Posted on: 3 March 2022 - Categories: Designs, Patents, Trade marks

It’s hard to believe, but we are more than halfway through series 19 of Dragons’ Den already. Intellectual Property was a hot topic in the Den tonight, so I’ve picked my favourite pitch of the episode. I wish you’d had a …

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Dragons' Den, Episode 8, Series 19

Posted by: Jenny Manders, Posted on: 24 February 2022 - Categories: Business, Confidentiality, IP, Patents, Trade marks, Trade secrets
Deborah Meaden

Handmade sip-from-the-jar apple and nut-based liqueurs and watch straps made from pineapple. These are just some of the exciting innovations seen on Dragons’ Den this week – but did the entrepreneurs’ pitches bear fruit? Read our blog to find out more!

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