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Dragons’ Den IP Blog - Series 22 Episode 8

Dragons Sara Davies and Deborah Meaden.

Dragons’ Den IP Blog - Series 22 Episode 8

Dragons' Den never fails to surprise me, but tonight's episode was on another level. As someone who quite obviously has a love for IP, I found myself frantically taking notes one moment and then wiping away my tears the next.

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Dragons' Den, Episode 7, Series 18

Posted by: Imogen Percival, Posted on: 13 May 2021 - Categories: Business, Designs, IP, Patents, Trade marks
BeNosy product demo in the Dragons' Den

This week’s Dragons’ Den featured whisky drinking, e-scooter riding and some pretty futuristic nose covers - something on offer for everyone. But this beachgoer and skincare fanatic would have liked to have seen the Dragons trying out the shimmery beach powder too!

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Dragons' Den, Episode 6, Series 18

Posted by: Emma Richards, Posted on: 6 May 2021 - Categories: Business, Copyright, Designs, IP, Patents, Trade marks, Trade secrets

From automated lift ladders to virtual escape rooms, there were a variety of pitches for the Dragons to cross examine this evening. For the purpose of this blog post I am going to concentrate on the products that secured a …

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Dragons' Den, Episode 5, Series 18

Posted by: Amy Price and Nicholas Chard, Posted on: 29 April 2021 - Categories: IP, Trade marks, Trade secrets

An ethical clothing verification platform, dumbbells for guinea pigs, shapewear to empower women, a music sharing app and sustainable toothpaste tablets – this week’s Dragons’ Den offered something for everyone to say the least! Sharon Keegan was first in. Spotting …

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Dragons' Den, Episode 4, Series 18

Posted by: Laurien Webb, Posted on: 22 April 2021 - Categories: Designs, IP, Patents, Trade marks

The Den, a place of soaring dreams and searing heat. Every week I watch with anticipation to see whose businesses are worthy of Dragon investment and whose pitches are about to go up in smoke! This week’s episode was just …

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Dragons’ Den, Episode 3, Series 18

Posted by: Laurien Webb, Posted on: 20 April 2021 - Categories: Confidentiality, Patents, Trade marks

This week's Dragons’ Den had me smiling at the TV and covering my eyes shortly after as a new batch of entrepreneurs began their quest to lock horns with the Dragons. I always wonder how I would fair in the …

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Dragons' Den Series 18 Episode 2

Posted by: Laurien Webb, Posted on: 9 April 2021 - Categories: Confidentiality, Licensing, Patents, Trade secrets

From apps to super foods, old garden mowers to low-calorie craft beers - this week’s Dragons’ Den was packed full of highs and lows for the Dragons and the entrepreneurs. Tooth Decay through Technology Technology allows us to connect with …

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Dragons’ Den Series 18 Episode 1

Posted by: Clare Saunders, Posted on: 8 April 2021 - Categories: International, IP, Licensing, Patents

Tonight saw the long awaited return of Dragons’ Den as Series 18 reached our screens. Fans of the show and this blog will have noticed that the show has moved from a Sunday night on BBC Two, where it has …

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Dragons’ Den Series 17: Episode 12

Posted by: Paula Davy and Rebecca Trussell, Posted on: 12 April 2020 - Categories: Business, IP, Licensing
Nancy Zeffman and Eileen Willett pitching in the Den

At a time where helping others is more prevalent than ever, I found myself thinking about the importance of working together in tonight’s Dragons’ Den.

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Dragons’ Den Series 17: Episode 14

Posted by: Amy Price and Nicholas Chard, Posted on: 5 April 2020 - Categories: Designs, Trade marks
Mike in the Den showcasing his water bottle

It was another exciting evening in the Den, with two out of the five entrepreneurs successfully gaining investment from the Dragons.

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Dragons' Den Series 17: Episode 13

Posted by: Emma Richards, Posted on: 29 March 2020 - Categories: Patents, Trade marks
Evie pitching to the Dragons with her sweet treats in the background

There were many interesting products and ideas in the Den tonight, although some were successful in securing investment and others were not.

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