#ip2life Anna & Owen - Solutions for the Entertainment Industry Part 2
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Anna from Amanya IP and Owen from Merlin continue their conversation, discussing the importance of intellectual property (IP) and how it underpins business identity and value. Owen's company, Merlin, provides software solutions for managing people in leisure industries, from ticketing to venue operations. They offer a free online ticketing platform and a percentage-based fee for paid events. During the lockdown, they developed a fruit picking voucher system to help farmers, which proved successful. Owen emphasized the need to protect IP through trademarks and highlighted the challenges of selling a business with his commitment to provide for his dedicated staff.
- Introduction to the Show and IP Importance (0.00)
- Overview of the Business and Services (1.43)
- Support for Small Businesses and Technical Capabilities (5.39)
- Impact of Lockdown and Business Adaptation (7.43)
- Future Plans and Business Challenges (12.58)
- Personal Interests and Final Thoughts on IP (15.47)
- Conclusion and Resources (19.08)
You can contact Owen at the following:
linkedin.com/in/owengleadall
owen@merlinsoft.co.uk
merlinsoft.co.uk
01226 294413 (Work)
07802 457284 (Mobile)
Do you want to know more about IP? Check out www.amanyaipcourses.com where you'll be able to discover more about how to become #ipsmart. All the content is checked by legal professionals, but written in everyday language.
Anna's journey in IP started through her protecting her own work as a designer and has grown into her helping adults, young people, students, designers, artists, business owners and entrepreneurs to become IP smart to enable them to protect their dreams.
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