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- Posted by Waheedan Jariwalla on December 21, 2015 / Posted in Trade MarksThe newest villain in the IP world is the “trademark troll”.The newest villain in the IP world is the “trademark troll”. This is a person or entity who attempts to register a mark and then demands payment and threatens litigation against unsuspecting companies that have adopted the same or similar marks. Some trolls are considered merely opportunistic in nature. These trolls don’t actually use any trademarks, but still attempt to register well-known or new trademarks registered by a different company in other countries, in [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on December 16, 2015 / Posted in Trade MarksThe proposed changes to the EU wide trade mark law has been approved by the European Parliament.The proposed changes to the EU wide trade mark law has been approved by the European Parliament. The proposals include a redevelopment of the Community Trade Mark Regulation as well as the implication of a new Trade Mark Directive. The update to the law is welcomed by the majority of the EU member states, with the agreement that it will increase legal certainty and create a platform for a united approach to trader marks across Europe. In addition, it gives a clear opportunity to ratify the [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on December 16, 2015 / Posted in Trade MarksEvery trade mark, whether already registered or going through an application process, has to be attached to a class of goods or services.Every trade mark, whether already registered or going through an application process, has to be attached to a class of goods or services. A class of goods or services allows a mark to be allocated to a specific industry or type of product. This organises all registrations to allow a mark to be identified clearly as well as preventing a development of a complete monopoly of a specific term or logo over all goods. The UK Intellectual Property Office outlines what the 45 classes [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on December 16, 2015 / Posted in Trade MarksWhen submitting an application for trade mark protection, a search may seem an unnecessary expense. However, a trade mark search has a high level of importance.When submitting an application for trade mark protection, a search may seem an unnecessary expense. However, a trade mark search has a high level of importance. A trade mark search looks into all marks that already have been registered in the UK, or further afield if that’s what you need to consider. By looking to see if your proposed mark or something similar is being used by anyone else, it gives a clear indication as to whether any application you submit will be successful as [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on December 16, 2015 / Posted in Trade MarksHow to protect my brand overseas with an international trademark applicationOverseas Trademark Protection for your brand. If you have a UK or EU trademark application or registration already in place then we can look to file your application with the Madrid Protocol. Over 94 countries are signed up to this agreement and it can be a very effective way to apply for trademark protection in multiple countries. Alternatively (or if your country is not in the Madrid Protocol) then we can file direct in the country of your choice. We have built up strong relationships [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on December 15, 2015 / Posted in Trade MarksProtect your Brand, Logo or Slogan with a Trademark Application in the EUProtect your Brand, Logo or Slogan with a Trademark Application in the EU If you are trading in the EU then it's important to protect your brand in the 28 member states with a registered trademark. To do this we need to: a) Conduct a full trademark search on the CTM and individual EU member states databases and we can carry this out for you for £100+VAT b) If the results of the Trademark Search report are positive then after a full consultation we will file a trademark application on [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on December 14, 2015 / Posted in Trade MarksTrademark and DomainsThe Madrid football club Atlético de Madrid have successfully retrieved the domain name atleticodemadrid.com in a recent domain name dispute under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) before the World Intellectual Property Organisation A third party registered the domain in 2000 and it is identical to Atletico’s trademarks. The UDRP Panel found that the registrant, who has not submitted a response to Atlético de Madrid’s contentions, had no [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on December 11, 2015 / Posted in Trade MarksIf there was ever proof needed that securing a registered trademark can certainly be advantageous in business, look no further.If there was ever proof needed that securing a registered trademark can certainly be advantageous in business, look no further. Kris Jenner, matriarch of the Kardashian family, has recently applied for federal trademark registration with the USPTO for the mark #PROUDMAMA. The mark was applied for in March 2015 on a 1(b) intent to use basis in class 35 for “advertising, marketing and promotion services”. Jenner is a frequent user of Instgram and often uses the #PROUDMAMA [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on December 10, 2015 / Posted in Trade MarksIf you have a brand you have a trademark- make sure it's protectedIn 2013 Cristiano Ronaldo applied to registered his clothing brand CR7; it's an EU Trademark and can be viewed here: https://www.ipo.gov.uk/tmcase/Results/4/EU012467874 Why did he do this? If you have a brand, you will want to protect it and prevent third parties from using it without your consent. Although over time you will build up unregistered rights- it's no alternative to getting a fully registered trademark for your brand. How do I get a trademark? Once you know your [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on December 09, 2015 / Posted in Trade MarksWhen submitting any application for trade mark registration, budget is a key factor. No matter what your aim is, if it exceeds the budget your business can afford, is it worth doing?When submitting any application for trade mark registration, budget is a key factor. No matter what your aim is, if it exceeds the budget your business can afford, is it worth doing? An application to register a trade mark contains a number of elements, which mostly carry a fee. Firstly, before submitting your application, it is best to conduct a search to ensure there is not an existing mark that has been registered which would prevent your application succeeding. There is a variety [...]Read more