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Why You Should Use A Solicitor When Submitting Trademark Applications

Why You Should Use A Solicitor When Submitting Trademark Applications

Many organisations are unaware of the importance of their company's intangible assets, although they are frequently crucial to developing a relationship with customers. A trademark logo or brand-specific designs or colour combinations can help your business stick out...

How To Determine Infringement Of Trademarks

How To Determine Infringement Of Trademarks

If a trademark is officially registered, the mark’s owner has rights conferred on them under the 1994 Trademarks Act. That means they can prevent any unauthorised third-party usage of their trademark with respect to the specified services or goods. Furthermore, a...

How can I protect my brand once my trademark has expired?

How can I protect my brand once my trademark has expired?

Duration and renewal of a UK trade mark  A registered trademark can provide relatively long lasting protection, staying in place for ten years. However, the registration perod will come to an end, which can be worrying for...

Why Do I Need To Trademark My Business?

Why Do I Need To Trademark My Business?

Many small businesses are often busy taking care of all the important aspects needed to run on a daily basis, however one of the aspects often overlooked by newly registered or young companies is trademarking. A trademark is an essential piece of intellectual property...

How Should You Deal With A Trade Mark Copycat?

How Should You Deal With A Trade Mark Copycat?

Brand loyalty and awareness are very important for all types of business, however, the more consumers recognise a brand, the more likely that brand is to experience infringement by competitors. Trade mark copycats are, therefore, relatively commonplace. Designing a...

What Is Trade Mark Passing Off?

What Is Trade Mark Passing Off?

If you are using a trade mark for your business or organisation which has not been registered you still have some rights under common law. While it is always best to register your trade mark, unregistered rights receive protection under the tort of passing off. This...

Remedies For Trade Mark Infringement

Remedies For Trade Mark Infringement

If a third party has been using your registered trade mark without your authorisation, you can obtain remedies for the infringement of your mark. A trade mark’s owner is eligible to recover damages that relate to the acts of trade mark infringement in question. These...

Calculating Losses And Damages For Trade Mark Infringement

Calculating Losses And Damages For Trade Mark Infringement

A trade mark’s owner may recover damages that relate to any acts of infringement. The amounts that can be received in such cases will depend on how the damages and losses are calculated. Taking professional advice is therefore important in order for the claimant to...

Defences for trade mark Infringement (UK)

Defences for trade mark Infringement (UK)

We now live in what some may say is the ‘digital era’. The protection of trademarks has become increasingly necessary for businesses. You will often be advised that your trademark should be protected. However, are you advised on what may be considered an...