Similarly, corporate behemoths such as Starbucks have patented everything from the paper sleeves that surround their cups to the shape and composition of their chocolates.

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Mr Dein is now the chairman of Red and White Holdings and looks certain to remain a key figure in the future shape of the boardroom composition.

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Then, with a few other flowers, I sketched the general outline and shape before placing the rest of the stems into the composition.

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Their staff devote a lot of time to photographing and uploading images and recording the color, shape and clay composition details for every item that is made, including samples that are rejected by clients and sent back for minor revisions.

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