Business Guides - Legal
Intellectual Property: What freelancers need to know (Part 1)
Get to grips with the key terms of IP – plus, where yours is; what your risks are, and how to combat them.
Proof of Copyright, Duration & Damages
Lawdit looks at infringement of Copyright, the damages that can be claimed and at what point Copyright expires and the works become 'public domain'.
Trademark Infringement
The rights of a UK trademark owner who feels that there is a case for infringement are provided under section 10 of the Trade Marks Act 1994.
Why do Patents exist?
Lawdit look at the reasons why companies invest in patents.
Registering Designs
Lawdit looks at the relatively low-cost extra protection of your new designs.
IR35 & personal service companies
Overview of IR35, what it means to you and how it's calculated.
Employing your spouse
Points to bear in mind if your partner works in the business.
The law and directors' responsibilities
Article on the 'common law' and statutory duties of a company director; how to appoint, resign and change details at Companies House and other points limited company directors will need to bear in mind.
Do I need to comply with the Data Protection Act?
If you obtain, store or use personal details from customers, suppliers or other contacts, it is a legal requirement that you comply with the eight main principles of the Data Protection Act to protect people's privacy.
Your contract: key commercial factors
As a freelancer operating on a self-employed basis one of the first things you will want to do after a successful tender is get on with the job. But stop! What about the contract?
What is copyright?
Copyright gives creators the legal right to control the use of their material, in restricting unauthorized copying and reproduction by others.
