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This webinar was a very helpful detailed insight into how you can protect what you have made and protect your brand and it’s image. Found that the webinar was full of useful information that I will definitely need in the future and have to research further into.

Below are all the notes that i took whilst listening.

• The Intellectual Property is a collection of rights to protect a business

Trade Mark

• A Trade Mark covers – Your name, Logo, Domaine Name, Slogan, Colour Theme, Shapes, Actions, Music
• You cannot register anything offensive and you cannot claim your product is the best
• You cannot use protected emblems
• It is renewable every 10 years
• You can use the website to see what is already protected
• To apply it costs £170
• Think about what classifications you will be protecting as if they are in different classes then you will need to apply twice

Copyright

• It is a difficult area as there is no official register
• Things you can copyright are – Books, Films, Music, Songs, Photographs, Paintings, Manuals, Databases, Dramatic works
• Copyright does not protect single words, titles, facts, work in the public domain
• Copyright lasts until you die and the 70 years from that
• Copyright is owned by the person who created it but this can vary when you work for a business
• A Copyright infringement is when you go against someones copyright. They can charge you for copying there work.
• Exceptions for infringement are – Education, Private Study, Libraries, Research, Incidental Inclusion, Visual Impaired
• There is no official copyright so always keep proof of what you do

Registered Design

• It protects the appearance of a product – there physical shape, configuration, decoration, patterns on fabric
• They do not protects products that have to be a certain shape for there function – a key
• £50 for one design – £70 for 10 designs
• It only lasts 25 years

Unregistered designs

• They last for 15 years but you have to be able to prove that it is yours

Patents

• It protects an invention, how it works, technical function – what they do and how they do it
• Very complicated, long and expensive
• Must be new and novel
• Must be an invention
• Must have a technical affect – function
• They last for 20 years, when they expire they cannot be renewed and becomes property of the public
• If it is environmentally sound you can be fast tracked
• Can take up to 4 years
• Keep it confidential
• Use nondisclosure and confidentiality agreements
• Seek help from an attorney
• Keep your trade secrets secret

useful tips

• respect other people
• check if your brand is already registered
• check you have the correct license
• Check you have the right software license
• Ask before using other peoples software

This webinar was really lovely to listen to however it wasnt really tailored to what I am thinking of doing. The guest speaker all were from a background to do with film, theatre and being on screen. Even though these arent areas of my interest i still noed down some good advice that they shared. Below are the notes i took

Rhys Bebb – Screen Alliance, Bad Wolf

• Work on your transferable skills
• Love what you do
• Use your skills and use what you have around you, this will help you stand out from the crowd
• Stick with it

Vicky Sutton – Creative Cardiff

• If you sign up to be a member you can promote yourself and your work
• Take a look at there podcasts
• There is a jobs page on there website which is updated regulary

Megan Farr – Firefly Press

• You don’t have to be in London or major cities to make it
• Reading expands your knowledge
• Have passion

Chelsey Gillard

• The arts council Wales are really helpful
• Apply for as many opportunities as possible
• Introduce yourself as the thing you want to be
• Make sure you document everything
• Be cheeky but don’t be a bad person

Timothy Howe – Sherman Theatre

• Take loads of photos
• There is no set way of getting into the industry

Mark Church – Broadcast Journalism

• Be a yes man
• Preserver with it
• Be proactive
• Ask questions
• Use social media to your advantage
• Be different

This webinar that I attended was super helpful in pointing me in the right direction in how to find a job and where to begin my search. Below is all the useful tips I picked up on.

• Preparation is key
• Those who fail to plan, plan to fail
• Don’t underestimate the application process, it can be long
• These are all good places to look for jobs if you are a graduate – Gradcracker, Graduate Jobs, Milkround, Target Jobs, Prospects, Rate my Placement
• Always look on multiple sites when searching for jobs
• Always keep your CV updated and tailor it to certain jobs
• Job sites are full of useful information on things such as interview questions, Help with CV and Covering letters
• Good places to look for jobs – Job Centre, Indeed, Total Jobs, Reed, Glassdoor, CV Library, Monster, Fish 4 Jobs
• Recruitment agencies are great they do all the work for you!
• Yell.com is a good website to check out
• Cardiff Capital Region Graduate Scheme is one to keep an eye on for new and exciting opportunities

The webinar today was so insightful into how people got to where they are now in the fashion industry. All of the speakers had so many good tips and tricks and words of wisdom about never giving up and always being positive. The lecture made me feel that it is okay not to have a solid plan after university as long as i try my best and always put myself out there then in time the perfect job will find me.

Here are all the note I took from the different speakers

Aoife – Fashion and retail Personnel – Recruitment

• Portfolio is key, keep things relevant, get work experience where possible, do your research before an interview, maintain positive relations
• Interview tips – First impressions count, research the job always, know why you want to work there, use the word ‘I’ instead of ‘we’, always look at job descriptions to get clues to what they want and there values you can use this to tailor your CV and answer interview questions

Chloe Potter – Junior designer for RiverIsland

• Dont think you cant do something, always take up opportunities
• Make your CV creative and artistic to allow you to stand out from the crowd
• Keep a really strong up to date digital portfolio
• Having a website just for yourself can be useful
• Always tailor everything to the employer

Maddie Hughes – ASOS People Experience Senior Talent Recruitment

• Always apply for everything you feel interested in
• Think about what makes you unique and stand out
• ASOS values – authentic, brave, creative, and discipline. When in an interview you may get asked about these values and how can you apply them to yourself
• Try to take part in extra skilled activities or courses to build your knowledge and employability

Polly Walters – Senior Strategist at WGSN

• Be flexible, job rolls will change but that is okay, be a YES person it will look good for you and get you further if you always are up for the challenge
• Your pathway to how you get somewhere doesn’t need to be straight forward, you will get there in the end
• Don’t be afraid to change what you are doing, go with the flow and with what makes you happy
• Makes Data and numbers your best friend, balance being creative and analytical
• Be digital native it is important
• Be confident on social media it will help you get know and for people to see you
• Don’t just stick to one research base use loads of different sources and get information from a wide range of platforms
• Be curious never be afraid to ask why
• Don’t be scared to drop people a message, when doing this be personal compliment them. Find out a bit about the person before messaging them, this can work in your favour
• Treat everyone with kindness and be the best you can

Peter Boyd McGahan – Gymshark Product Marketing

• Don’t be scared for a career change, it can work out to be the best thing you have ever done
• Data is important – saying I reckon wont cut it
• Functionality – sometimes simple is the way forward
• Be creative, be yourself, do what you love, be persistent, vision is key, never give up and be passionate

I find when listening to people in the field talk about there experiences so useful to me as they have been in a position where they are unsure of what to do or how to get there. It reminds me that people in the top jobs are just people who once where like me in university not knowing exactly what they want to do or how to get there. There is a plan for you, you just don’t know it yet.

Today I attended the Social Media and LinkedIn webinar which as really helpful. The webinar showed me how to maintain a professional presence online and how to find jobs and connections.

Here are some of the useful note that i took during the webinar

• Social Media is your shop window. It is the way for the future. It is a fast and free way to connect with people on a daily basis to network and grow your brand.
• Always promote positivity
• Should always think about who knows you on social media, can your employer see your account, is it suitable for them to see, check your settings and google yourself to check what information others can find out
• What makes your stand out from the crowd and unique, does your social media platform create the right impression of you
• Know your worth, Value and Purpose
• Good places to share content online are – Instagram, Youtube, Blog, Tumblr, Pinterest, TikTok
• Good places to network online are – LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter
• To get seen on social media make sure you are contributing on relevant topics and sharing content
• LinkedIn is a great platform to connect with people and find jobs. You can promote your brand/Yourself and get noticed by others easily. To get the best out of it you must use it.

After being part of this webinar it has defiantly made me think about how I need to change my profiles and be more active and present to gain more followers on Instagram. I am defiantly going to be setting up a LinkedIn profile to help me network and discover new job opportunities. I t will also help me to promote my work.