Commercial Law

A lease is a contractually binding contract between a tenant and landlord.

Business tenancies are protected under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.

The law that governs copyright is the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

It is a concern for any business if they encounter debt issues.

The concept of protection for design rights falls under the Copyright Design and Patents Act 1988.

Do you comply with the ECR 2002 regulations? At Seatons, we can help with this.

Employment legislation is constantly changing so it is important that you are aware.

If you want to create a business, a company is one of the approaches to opening a business.

For the owner of a brand, creating a franchise is an effective method of expansion.

It is advised that you seek professional legal help if you decide to start up a business.

If you run a business you should be aware of the relevant intellectual property laws.

Here at Seatons, we can draft partnership agreements tailored to your specific circumstances.

Passing off protects trade reputation under the common law position rather than statute law.

The purpose of the law surrounding patents is to protect inventions.

If you are a business and supply goods to customers then there are legal obligations that you must follow.

As a business you have to be aware of your tax obligations.

The law that governs trademarks is under the Trade Mark Act 1994 (TMA 1994). A trade mark is defined as a badge of origin or source.

As a business you are responsible to ensure that you comply with the current trading obligations.