By Virtuoso Legal

18/10/22

What makes Lego *click*?

Hello everyone,I hope that you are having a good week.There are some companies out there that just have “it”.There is something about them that is just iconic, and they stand out in all the right ways.One example of this, on the toy shelf at least, is Lego.As you are all aware, Lego is a Danish…

By Virtuoso Legal

12/10/22

It’s time to be frank about legal costs

Hello everyone,I hope you’re having a good week.Legal costs are not the most transparent out there.Indeed, it does seem that most of the time they’re almost “top secret” unless people get in touch and speak to someone.There is, of course, a rationale for not putting a fixed figure out there for various legal costs. The…

By Virtuoso Legal

06/10/22

Making the right connections

Hello everyone,  I hope you are having a good week.One thing that cannot be understated is the power of word of mouth, and personal connections in the marketplace of competing services.We go with what (and who) we know and it makes a lot of sense when you think about it.So today’s topic is all about…

By Virtuoso Legal

29/09/22

Lessons learned from a Dragon

  Hello everyone,I’m sure you’ve all heard of Sara Davies Founder of Crafters Companion and much-loved investor from Dragon’s Den – but I bet you didn’t know this great business lady is also an inventor!I had the pleasure of hearing Sara speak about her entrepreneurial journey on Sunday and what a journey it has been! She really…

By Virtuoso Legal

21/09/22

Nobody wants to speak to their lawyer

Hi everyone, I hope you’re having a good week.De facto, nobody wants to speak to their lawyer.That’s because there are some uncomfortable preconceptions that come with it.For one, people think it is going to be expensive. After all, many lawyers famously charge by the hour, and in many instances, the clock starts ticking as soon as the phone…

By Virtuoso Legal

05/09/22

The basics

Hi everyone,I hope that you’ve had a great weekend.Today I am going to talk a little bit about 1) the foundational aspects of IP and how they are put in place by businesses, 2) the benefit of doing so and 3) the risk of overlooking it.These may not be the most spectacular activities when it…

By Virtuoso Legal

30/08/22

Controlling the controllables

Hi everyone,I hope you had a great bank holiday weekend.There are lots of concerning things going on right now.(When isn’t there, I suppose!)A quote I find useful for this is, “control the controllables”, something Warner Rush said.Here are a few actionable examples you might find useful.     Your reaction *in the moment*  A lot of people…

By Virtuoso Legal

30/08/22

How to stand out of the crowd

Hi everyone,I hope that you are having a great week.Today we’re going to talk about brands.The best brands in the world act as a magnet to their buying public.When formulated and looked after correctly, they allow businesses to become a “category of one” – with buyers far and wide flocking to buy, buy, buy.I want this to…

By Virtuoso Legal

15/08/22

The crying CEO

Hi everyone,   Hope you had a fantastic weekend. As you may or may not be aware – I am a big fan and user of LinkedIn. (Add me here, if you haven’t already, I share lots of interesting bits and pieces on there!) Did you see the post from the “crying CEO” last week?…

By Virtuoso Legal

10/08/22

(Don’t) trust your intuition

Hi everyone, Hope that you’re having a great week.Over the years I have realised that a lot of what is wise in life ends up being counterintuitive.Nobody gets it right the first time – every time.But there are traps in life that (unless we’re told otherwise) we all fall into and can only really learn…

By Virtuoso Legal

04/08/22

Give yourself credit

Hello everyone,I hope that you are having a fantastic week.Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? Or, do you know anyone who has?Imposter syndrome is a phenomenon where an individual feels they’re not worthy and often hold a fear of being “found out” by others.It usually happens in workplaces where the “imposter” feels like they are less capable…

By Virtuoso Legal

27/07/22

You wouldn’t ask a GP to do brain surgery

Hi everyone, I hope that you are having a great week.As you know, intellectual property touches every single business.The ideas that make a business distinct in the marketplace, when you distil them into a protectable form, are protected through intellectual property law. And IP law is its own special corner of legal practice. (And one…

By Virtuoso Legal

19/07/22

Smash and grab

Hello everyone,I hope that you are managing well enough with the heat.This week I want to talk to you about something we're seeing quite a bit more of these days...These are disputes that emerge as a result of online selling, and in particular, how quick an infringing entity can appear in the online space.  Great opportunity…

By Virtuoso Legal

12/07/22

It can happen to anyone

Hello everyone,When it comes to the online world, I reckon I’m pretty savvy.However, in the last 2 years, even I have fallen for scams - such is their incrase in volume and sophistication!One example: the time I filled in what I thought was the DVLA website to obtain an expedited provisional driving license for someone,…

By Virtuoso Legal

07/07/22

Don’t do it

Hi everyone,Hope that you’re having a fantastic week.There is a bit of a looming consensus that there may be another economic downturn around the corner.I am not trying to panic you.Believe me, it is something I do not want to contend with again.But it is a possibility that we should all be prepared for…So, whether it’s coming or…