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• Supporting Businesses in Southeast Asian countries
  Posted by Jane Coyle on February 28, 2013 / Posted in Trade Marks
  UK IPO Press Release:
  Supporting Businesses in Southeast Asian countries   IP attaché appointed to support UK businesses in Southeast Asian countries The UK’s fourth Intellectual Property (IP) attaché has been appointed to support UK British businesses across the 10 countries making up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Ms TAN Shin Yuan will work with representatives from UK Trade and Investment and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office across the region to help British [...]
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• Start ups- be brand aware!
  Posted by Jane Coyle on February 28, 2013 / Posted in Trade Marks
  Start ups- be brand aware!
  If you are starting a new business you will not have built up any unregistered rights or reputation. This will make it difficult to prevent others from using the same brand name as you-potentially damaging your brand before you have even got started. It is crucial therefore to apply for a REGISTERED Trade Mark in the country where you will be trading. Even before you start marketing your brand- do you know that your chosen name is available? Just imagine the scenario…you [...]
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