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An Exeter lawyer has been appointed to the internet committee of a global trade mark organisation.

Ben Travers, partner and head of intellectual property and IT at Stephens Scown LLP, will help to advise the International Trademark Association (INTA) on how trade marks are used in the domain name system.

“Along with my fellow committee members, I will monitor developments in global internet governance, social media, mobile apps and other technical platforms,” explains Ben Travers.

The role is set to benefit Stephens Scown’s clients too. “Being at the forefront of...

The South West Business Expo, the leading business showcase in the South West and second largest in the UK, today announced a partnership for the upcoming event in November 2019.

Marvellous PR, one of the region’s leading PR, social media and content marketing agencies, will become the (PR) partner to the Expo which showcases and celebrates the Business Community from across the Region which now moves into its 8th year.

The annual Expo takes place at Westpoint Arena, Exeter, and provides an enormous platform for businesses to grow and prosper. Free to attend, it offers...

RGB Building Supplies’ Well Built Community Fund aims to help groups, charities and schools from across the region to finance projects they would otherwise be unable to complete. For its next giveaway, the builders merchant is offering £1,000 to help transform a kitchen or bathroom area.

Perhaps a school would like to update its kitchen cupboards, or add new appliances to a teaching space, or a community centre would like to create an inclusive bathroom area. Whatever the project, RGB would like to hear how groups in the local area would use the donation.

The builders...

DEVONIANS planning Bonfire Night parties or fireworks displays this November (2019) are being urged to spare a thought for the elderly and vulnerable in their area before they host an event.

Guardian Homecare is asking people to inform any elderly neighbours they may have in their community of any potential parties and displays taking place.

Catherine Porter, who is a Manager at Guardian Homecare, which provides care in the Torbay and Exeter areas, said: “Bonfire night is a particularly frightening night for the elderly, as they often don’t like the associated loud noises,...