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World Intellectual Property Day 2022 – Championing young talent!
Happy World Intellectual Property (IP) Day! This year’s theme is “IP and Youth: Innovating for a better future” which aims…
Fast Fashion and Fakes – A close look at Shein
What makes fast fashion…well…fast? Simply put, it’s the rate at which the garments are produced, purchased, shipped, and discarded. The…
Why we don’t tackle the whole world at once
According to the OECD’s most recent report ‘Trade in Counterfeit Goods that pose Health, Safety and Environmental Risks’ published in…
Test Purchasing – The Do’s and Don’ts
Test purchasing is an important part of any brand protection strategy, whether you do it yourself, or anonymously through contacts….
SnapDragon wins Ceed Women in Industry Award
Last week, the SnapDragon team was delighted to attend this Year’s Ceed Scotland awards. The Ceed (The Centre for Engineering,…
David and Goliath: When big brands steal big ideas
Large enterprises copying small, independent brands’ ideas is a common theme. Pinching product designs, even if perhaps ‘only through having…
Safer Internet Day – how SnapDragon keeps you safe online
Safer Internet Day occurs every year in February to promote making the internet a safer place for children. It was…
5 essential brand protection strategies for 2022
Whether you’re just starting out, or are a seasoned business owner, protecting your brand from copycats and counterfeits should always…
The London Toy Fair 2022
After the disappointment of the London Toy Fair being cancelled in 2021 due to Covid-19, we were delighted to be…
How covid-19 created a surge the fake alcohol trade
The effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic are still being felt around the world. As we head into another uncertain…
SnapDragon’s new SaaS service makes brand protection accessible to everyone
SnapDragon is pleased to announce our new self-service solution, making brand protection accessible to businesses of any size. With flexible…
Why counterfeits should be on every risk register
Developing and building a new product is one of the most exciting, laborious and stressful events an entrepreneur will ever…
SnapDragon recognised for Queen’s Award 2020
We are absolutely delighted that SnapDragon Monitoring was awarded a Queen’s Award for Enterprise within the Innovation category in 2020….
Reporting brand abuse on Walmart
At SnapDragon our cutting-edge software Swoop monitors online marketplaces across the globe. Over the years we’ve successfully removed hundreds of…
Britain’s supply chain nightmare creating a breeding ground for counterfeit goods this Christmas
This year has been a turbulent time for the whole world, as we struggle to get back to normality in…
The cycling industry, and the fakers peddling counterfeit bike parts
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people found themselves looking for a new hobby that allowed them to be outdoors, and safely…
The counterfeits toying with child safety this Christmas
As the toy and nursey industry gears up for its busiest time of year, counterfeiters are hard at work making…
You can’t open the door if you’re on the floor
We’ve always been a business which prioritises the health and wellbeing of the team – it’s part of our approach…
Covid and the home improvement boom
The knock-on effect of the global pandemic and working and spending more time at home has seen a boom in…
Delighted to confirm new investment and new executives
We are pleased to confirm a new seed funding round of £1.2m bringing the total raised to just over £3m,…
Insights into counterfeits…a reflection from Bori, our Summer Intern
Last winter my friend sent me a link to a website which sold (usually) expensive and branded jackets at a…
Blogging Safely and Avoiding Infringement of Intellectual Property Tips
Read tips on how to avoid Infringement of intellectual property while blogging.
Combatting Counterfeits in the Nursery Industry
COVID-19 has changed our lives in so many ways, especially the way we purchase goods and being forced into online…
When To Think About Intellectual Property
Started your own business? Created your own design or brand? It may be time to think about protecting your brand by investing in intellectual property.
British IP Day: The Importance of Intellectual Property
IP, Intellectual Property, not to be confused with Internet Protocol, In Progress, Instrument Panel or a myriad of other interesting…
