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- Posted by Jane Coyle on March 09, 2016 / Posted in Trade MarksAnother development in the long running Louboutin red sole case has emerged.Another development in the long running Louboutin red sole case has emerged. A preliminary ruling question has been asked to the Court of Justice for the European Union asking for clarification in relation to the definition of ‘shape’ in relation to the absolute grounds for refusal under Article 3 (e)(iii) of the Trade Mark Directive 2008/95. Their key question was whether the definition is limited to three-dimensional shapes or whether two-dimensional shapes can be [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on March 09, 2016 / Posted in Trade MarksDepending on the generation in which you have grown up in, the name ‘Kylie ‘ can strike images of a number of very different people.Depending on the generation in which you have grown up in, the name ‘Kylie ‘ can strike images of a number of very different people. This is all well and good until one wants to register a trade mark of the name. This is the action Kylie Jenner has taken, half sister to the Kardashian clan, to give more emphasis to her forever-expanding empire of beauty and clothing products. However, the application for registration of ‘Kylie’ in the US has been opposed by [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on March 09, 2016 / Posted in Trade MarksWhen faced with the choice of a large number of law firms that are willing to take forward your application for a trade mark or for any trade mark matters, here is the top ten reasons why The Trademarkroom should be your number one choice.When faced with the choice of a large number of law firms that are willing to take forward your application for a trade mark or for any trade mark matters, here is the top ten reasons why The Trademarkroom should be your number one choice. As The Trademarkroom has been in operation since 1999, we can safely say we are one the longest established trade mark specialists in the UK We can assure you we only perform work to a high standard, our 99% success rate reflects this. Our main [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on March 09, 2016 / Posted in Trade MarksWhen you start a new business, it is vital that you consider all aspects that could potentially cause you problems later on. A key area of this is protection of your brand identityWhen you start a new business, it is vital that you consider all aspects that could potentially cause you problems later on. A key area of this is protection of your brand identity Your brand identity can cover a number of elements including your business name, a logo you use for your customers to identify you with and a domain name off which you run your website. It is vital you gain protection over the key identification points for your business as it allows your customers to [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on March 05, 2016 / Posted in Trade MarksAs a start-up business, you may want a helping hand when it comes to marketing and selling your products.As a start-up business, you may want a helping hand when it comes to marketing and selling your products. A way to get this is by trading through third party websites. A well-known example of this is Amazon. However, you need to be aware of the consequences if you have already started to build a brand. As a respectable and established brand, Amazon offers a respectable platform for small traders to offer their goods to customers. They also can offer services to sellers which [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on March 04, 2016 / Posted in Trade MarksWhy is it important to get a registered trademark- protect your brand name10 Advantages of Having a Registered Trademark A registered trademark means you own your brand You are in control of your brand and how it is used You can sell/licence or even mortgage your trademark If you do not register your trademark a third party can A registered trademark means you can more readily prevent third parties from you using your brand without your permission. Any business investors will consider your brand more viable if it is protected with a registered trademark If [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on March 02, 2016 / Posted in Trade MarksWhen you have developed a new trade mark and are starting up a new business, it is important to make the right decision as to where you should register the mark.When you have developed a new trade mark and are starting up a new business, it is important to make the right decision as to where you should register the mark. There are a number of options available to you with varying fees and protection levels. The three levels of protection you can gain are as follows. You can register your mark for protection in just the UK, for protection across the member states of the European Union and you can also gain international protection for your mark. [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on March 01, 2016 / Posted in Trade MarksI've Got a New Business Name and Brand Name. How do I get an EU Trademark?EU V UK Trademark Application If you are trading in the UK only and wish to protect your brand name, then it’s sensible to just file a trademark application in the UK. Although limited in its geographical scope- it’s also cheaper which can be very useful for a start up. If the business expands into the EU a trademark application can be made at OHIM. If this is done within 6 months of the UK application you can claim priority (same date as UK trademark application). To file a [...]Read more