Episodes
![Why You Will Be Thankful For Having a Trade Mark: 2 Reasons in 2 Minutes](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10260698/Hamlins_Legal_Secretsb24ul_300x300.png)
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Why You Will Be Thankful For Having a Trade Mark: 2 Reasons in 2 Minutes
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Ever wondered what value a registered trade mark will bring to your business? In this episode, we give you two quickfire ways a trade mark will enhance your business.
![IR35 Cheat Sheet](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10260698/Hamlins_Legal_Secretsb24ul_300x300.png)
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
IR35 Cheat Sheet
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
What is IR35 and why should you care? This audio accompanies our FREE IR35 Cheat Sheet which can be downloaded from hamlins.com/legalsecrets/.
Read the cheat sheet or listen to this audio to find out: (1) if IR35 applies to your business, (2) what key factors determine the status of your contractors, and (3) how we can help your business be IR35 compliant.
![Your Complete Guide to Leases: Negotiation](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10260698/Hamlins_Legal_Secretsb24ul_300x300.png)
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Your Complete Guide to Leases: Negotiation
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Not sure whether the terms of a lease are fair? What should you be looking for when negotiating?
In part 2 of our Complete Guide to Leases series, Real Estate Partner John Leasure outlines the negotiation phase of a lease transaction and the key terms you should be looking for.
![Quick Guide to Website Compliance](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10260698/Hamlins_Legal_Secretsb24ul_300x300.png)
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Quick Guide to Website Compliance
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
![The Biggest IP Mistake All Businesses Make (and How to Fix It)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10260698/Hamlins_Legal_Secretsb24ul_300x300.png)
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
The Biggest IP Mistake All Businesses Make (and How to Fix It)
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
In this episode, Stephen walks you through the biggest IP mistake we see all businesses making. Whether you are a start-up or a larger organisation, this episode will be relevant to you.
Crucially, Stephen provides you with practical advice on how you can get started with fixing this mistake for free and completely by yourself.
![4 Surefire Ways To Get All Your Invoices Paid](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10260698/Hamlins_Legal_Secretsb24ul_300x300.png)
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
4 Surefire Ways To Get All Your Invoices Paid
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Guilty of letting those unpaid invoices stack up? Tired of chasing clients for payment? Not sure what to do next?
We have the answers to all of these questions as we reveal 4 surefire ways to get all your invoices paid.
![Your Complete Guide to Leases: Heads of Terms](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10260698/Hamlins_Legal_Secretsb24ul_300x300.png)
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Your Complete Guide to Leases: Heads of Terms
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
In this episode, Real Estate Partner John Leasure breaks down the fundamentals of leases and gives us an overview of what we should be thinking about right from the start of a lease transaction.
What even is a lease and why are the heads of terms so important? What terms should be included? How can a landlord or a tenant be sure the terms they are agreeing are suitable? All will be revealed in this series.
Let's start from the beginning! This is part one of our Complete Guide to Leases where Real Estate Partner John Leasure reveals all you need to know about leases.
![Your Brand Launch Checklist](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10260698/Hamlins_Legal_Secretsb24ul_300x300.png)
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Your Brand Launch Checklist
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
The brand chosen by a company can make or break its future success. Adopting a brand which is the same as, or similar to, an existing brand carries legal and commercial risks. In the early stages of launching a new company or brand, it is essential to check whether the proposed company name and logo are already in use in the market. The earlier the presence of a similar brand is identified the easier it will be to pivot the proposed company name and protect yourself. There are several ways to check whether brands are already in use and Matthew has summarised 5 of the most straightforward ways for you to start this process yourself.
![Do You Actually Know Who Owns Your Website?](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10260698/Hamlins_Legal_Secretsb24ul_300x300.png)
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Do You Actually Know Who Owns Your Website?
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Just because you paid for something, it doesn't mean you own it. Most website owners are unaware that the graphic designer may own the intellectual property in the digital assets on their website. The answer? It all lies in the agreement.
![Are Your Trade Marks Brexit Proof?](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10260698/Hamlins_Legal_Secretsb24ul_300x300.png)
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Are Your Trade Marks Brexit Proof?
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
The Brexit transition period ends on 31 December 2020 and with it comes sweeping changes to the ways you must protect your brand. The current EU trade mark registration system gives protection in all 28 member states of the EU. When the United Kingdom exits the EU on 31 December 2020 it will no longer benefit from protection from EU trade mark registrations. So what are the implications for your brand and what steps should you take?