by Julie | Apr 17, 2021 | Business Law, Charities
The role of the Charity Commission. The Charity Commission is an advisory body to the government that regulates charities in England and Wales. All charities in England and Wales must register with the Charity Commission if there is £5000 or more in the accounts. It...
by Julie | Apr 15, 2021 | Business Law
How to recognise the legal status of UK charities. How is a charity defined legally? Charities are organisations that are set up to address a cause for the public good. The documentation of schools, hospitals, religious institutions and some museums show examples of...
by Julie | Mar 28, 2021 | Intellectual Property, Music and Creative Arts
What is considered copyright in music? Copyright is music is when you use, display, or distribute or sell someone else’s work. This work is protected by copyright for public consumption without permission or an official licence to do so. Once your work is registered...
by Julie | Mar 21, 2021 | Intellectual Property, Music and Creative Arts
What makes a trademark distinctive? A trademark can be considered to be distinctive for registration if it complies with the following guidelines; the guidelines help with what you can and can’t register as a trademark. A trademark should have unusual qualities or...
by Julie | Mar 13, 2021 | Business Law, Franchises, Intellectual Property
Trademark disputes? Is your trademark distinctive enough from others? A trademark that is unique is easily attributable to the company branding. It is one way to build customer loyalty to the business. Is your trademark distinctive enough from others? If it is not...
by Julie | Mar 13, 2021 | Business Law, Music and Creative Arts
Why would a musician’s agreement be unfair? As a musician, it is easy to concentrate on releasing and publishing work, leaving legal contracts as a side issue. A musician should understand the terms in a contract, look for loopholes and recognise a fair or...
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