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What happens when your product goes viral? Lessons from My Salah Mat

Posted by: Kelsey Jones, Posted on: 12 February 2026 - Categories: Business, Case studies, Copyright, Design, Enforcement, Innovation, Patents, Trade marks
Kamal Ali, founder of My Salah Mat, showing his product the world’s first interactive prayer mat for children.

Going viral is every entrepreneur’s dream… until it isn’t. Just ask My Salah Mat founder Kamal Ali, the world’s first interactive prayer mat for children.

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New Year, New IP: why your business needs a workout plan 

Posted by: Christina Watts, Posted on: 2 January 2026 - Categories: Business, Copyright, Design, Patents, Trade marks
Metal dumbbells and blurred gym interior.

Starting something new can feel intimidating – whether it's walking into a gym for the first time or protecting your business's IP. Discover why IP protection matters for businesses of all sizes, and how to take your first steps.

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