What is intellectual property?

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I am often asked ‘What is intellectual property?” While it might sound like a strange and complicated concept, it is actually very straightforward.

Intellectual property is the product of our intellectual

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Flint Bishop wins Halsbury Award

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Derby law firm Flint Bishop has fought off tough competition to be named winner of the ‘Award for Innovation’ at the Halsbury Legal Awards 2013; the second time in recent years the firm has won a

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What is parental leave and how long is it for?

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As an employment lawyer, I am often asked “What is parental leave and how long is it for?”
It is important to remember that unpaid parental leave is in addition to Statutory maternity and paternity

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