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“By protecting my non-spill cup idea with patents, trademarks and insurance, I was able to enforce my rights and secure my position as market leader, reaping the reward for all the years of hard work! Insurance is costly, but for me it was essential... I would have lost everything if I had allowed people to continue infringing. As an inventor, it is important to understand how intellectual property works and to do as much as you can to protect your ideas before you share information.” Mandy Haberman, director and founder of Haberman Products (consumer goods) and UK Female Inventor of the Year 2000. Learn more about Mandy’s experience.