IP (intellectual property) can seem a bit of a mystery to many business owners, but a lack of knowledge or understanding can leave your business open to risk.  With our top tips you can avoid some of the common pitfalls we see:   Don’t use images you find on the internet without permission. Someone will own the copyright and won’t take kindly to your copying.   If you outsource design or content to third parties check your contract with them.  You won’t own the copyright unless the contract says so.   Don’t use the ® symbol unless you have a registered trade mark.  Wrongly identifying something...