• August 10, 2026
    Football: More than just a game!

    When you think of football, the fans and the FIFA [...]

  • August 10, 2026
    Beyond Earth, Beyond Borders: Intellectual Property in Space

    Every August, the Perseid meteor shower provides one of the [...]

  • June 30, 2026
    You paid for it, but do you actually own it?

    “But I told them what I wanted, and I paid [...]

  • May 14, 2026
    Intellectual Property Rights, Trade Marks, and Biodiversity

    At the start of a National Biodiversity Week, a 10-day [...]

  • May 14, 2026
    Clear the Path Before You Brand: The Importance of Trade Mark Searches

    Harper Beckham has recently had her application refused in the [...]

  • April 21, 2026
    A Guide for Marketers

    A Guide to Trade Mark Protection for Marketing Experts In [...]

  • April 21, 2026
    Firm Foundations

    I love building programs like Kevin McCloud’s Grand Designs.  The [...]

  • October 1, 2025
    Company Rebrand

    In 2002, Maclachlan & Donaldson (Dublin) and Ansons (Belfast) formed [...]

  • May 13, 2025
    Trade Marks – A Super Power

    In today’s fast-paced, brand-driven economy, trade marks are powerful tools [...]

  • March 12, 2025
    Rebranding & IP

    Rebranding? Have you ever tried ‘Brad’s Drink’ cola, worn a [...]

  • December 19, 2024
    Board Games & Intellectual Property

    It’s that time of year again.  Yes, that’s right, it’s [...]

  • November 25, 2024
    Appearances can be deceptive too

    The US battle between two Irish dairy firms concluded in [...]