Patents, trademarks, copyright and designs
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A-Z of Patents, trademarks, copyright and designs.
Register a trade mark
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You can register your trademark to protect your brand, for example the name of your product or service.
Set up a business partnership
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In a partnership, you and your partner (or partners) personally share responsibility for your business. This includes:
Set up as a sole trader
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You’re self-employed if you run your own business as an individual and work for yourself. This is also known as being a ‘sole trader’
Working for yourself
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If you start working for yourself, you’re classed as a sole trader. This means you’re self-employed - even if you have not yet told HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)