by BFC | Jun 23, 2011 | BFC News
David Willetts said: “Design forms an integral part of the Government’s plans for innovation and growth and it will be a prominent feature in our upcoming Research and Innovation strategy. “Good design can help business to thrive and improve public services and with...
by BFC | Jun 1, 2011 | BFC News
Currently, furniture and furnishings fire safe regulations are more stringent in the UK than elsewhere in Europe. The British Furniture Confederation met with Ed Davey to ensure that this will remain the case, and to pledge the UK furniture industry’s support of the...
by BFC | May 18, 2011 | BFC News
The publication of ‘Digital Opportunity’ follows a six-month independent review of IP and Growth, led by Professor Ian Hargreaves. He was asked to consider how the national and international IP system can best work to promote innovation and growth. His...
by BFC | May 1, 2011 | BFC News
This will be music to the ears of small firms and, more specifically, to UK’s designers who often find themselves out on a limb. At a time when design companies need all the help they can get in fighting IP theft, we hope that the Government will act positively on...
by BFC | Mar 30, 2011 | BFC News
The ‘Intellectual Property Awareness Survey of Business’ has shown that only 15 percent of small companies have ever sought advice on safeguarding their ideas. Only 11 percent of firms overall assign responsibility for managing intellectual property (IP) rights. This...
