Protecting Your Bright Idea

In this episode, our Anousha Davies joins Florence Paul to delve into the complex world of Intellectual Property (IP). They discuss the different types of IP, including trademarks, designs, patents, and copyrights, and how new businesses can protect their intangible assets. Florence and Anousha also look further into the commercial benefits of owning IP, such as brand collaborations and IP licensing. They conclude by discussing common mistakes start-ups make when registering IP and the importance of confidentiality in patent creation. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of IP and its significance in today’s business landscape.

This Weeks Guest: Anousha Davies

Anousha specialises in intellectual property, acting for clients in both contentious and non-contentious matters involving trade marks, passing off, design and copyright matters. Anousha has a background in working for a number of high-profile brands across the entertainment, fashion, FMCG, professional services and hospitality sectors in the UK and internationally. She also has experience advising start-ups and new brands. She has authored articles for reputable industry publications, such as the CITMA Review and Law360. She continues to write articles concerning noteworthy cases in the trade mark world. Anousha is also passionate about encouraging diversity in the IP profession and is a mentor for the Careers in Ideas initiative.

Your Host: Florence Paul

Florence Paul is a Solicitor who works in Regulatory and Corporate Defence. She works on a range of private criminal defence matters, health and safety regulatory cases, and white-collar investigations, assisting also with transport and logistics matters including road transport regulation and operator licensing.