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- Posted by Jane Coyle on March 29, 2018 / Posted in Trade MarksAs reported earlier this year on The Trademarkroom blog, easyGroup, the owner of easyJet, have had a few issues of late preventing others from filing ‘easy’ brands.As reported earlier this year on The Trademarkroom blog, easyGroup, the owner of easyJet, have had a few issues of late preventing others from filing ‘easy’ brands. This time around, easyGroup have taken aim at an electric bicycle company. An application was filed by Dennis Ware at the end of 2016 at the UK Intellectual Property Office for ‘Ezibike’ in respect of class 12 and 25 which covers bicycles and clothing. This application was opposed by easyGroup on the [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on March 26, 2018 / Posted in Trade MarksIt is best to ensure that you have your brand secured through registration before pushing your brand out into the industry, in a bid to minimise the chance of coming across a similar mark to yours already with some power behind it.The biggest drawback for a new business in relation to trade mark, as opposed to an established business, is not only finances and resources but the lack of reputation and goodwill. This means that you will not have unregistered rights in the brand you are trying to create which will help you fight against brand copy cats. Therefore, it is best to ensure that you have your brand secured through registration before pushing your brand out into the industry, in a bid to minimise the chance of [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on March 26, 2018 / Posted in Trade MarksAs part of a trade mark application, the mark is subject to the publication periodThere are a number of stages to a trade mark application, many of which are not regularly explained. A stage included in this, is the publication stage. Every trade mark application made to the UK Intellectual Property Office is subject to a publication stage. While the party who has submitted the application takes minimal steps during this time, effort at the beginning of the process can make this time an easier wait. The publication stage, in short, is a chance for existing trade mark [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on March 19, 2018 / Posted in Trade MarksSport England, the UK public body in respect of the regulation of sports, has succeeded in opposing a trade mark application in the UK for the phrase ‘be inspired’.Sport England, the UK public body in respect of the regulation of sports, has succeeded in opposing a trade mark application in the UK for the phrase ‘be inspired’. The initial application was filed by Be Inspired Gyms for the words ‘be inspired gym’ and a corresponding logo, for clothing, sports equipment and sporting services. Sport England filed an opposition with the UK Intellectual Property Office claiming the application will cause confusion in respect of their [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on March 19, 2018 / Posted in Trade MarksThe most recent case is cooking up to be another David and Goliath battle, this time in respect of chicken.There have been many attempts by businesses over recent years to get a foot up in business by associating themselves with other well-established businesses. While many small businesses hold their hands up and go ahead with a name change, there are others who claim to be completely innocent in respect of trade mark infringement. The most recent case is cooking up to be another David and Goliath battle, this time in respect of chicken. Becoming a widely known, cool hotspot for the young and the [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on March 09, 2018 / Posted in Trade MarksTrade mark trouble for two burger establishment latest case for IPECBurgerista Operations GmbH v Burgista Bros Ltd and others [2018] EWHC 35 (IPEC), [2018] Facts: The Claimant company (BG) was in the business of operating burger restaurants. It owned eighteen restaurants in Germany and Austria, under the name Burgerista. It owned European Union Trade Mark 013318209 for the word 'Burgerista'. In April 2015, the fourth Defendant (UPL) entered into a franchising agreement with a Hong Kong company called Burgista Bros Ltd. In September, it opened a burger [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on March 09, 2018 / Posted in Trade MarksThe Intellectual Property Enterprise Court considers a trade mark squabble over the sale of beds and furniture.Birlea Furniture Ltd v Platinum Enterprise (UK) Ltd and another [2018] EWHC 26 (IPEC), [2018] All ER (D) 50 Facts: The Claimant company was the registered proprietor of the EU trade mark no. 11644416 'Birlea' for, among other things, furniture and beds in Class 20, furniture for which it also imported. One of its customers was Amazon and, for that purpose, it was a vendor seller on Amazon. The first defendant company, Platinum, imported and sold furniture, including beds. The second [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on March 02, 2018 / Posted in Trade MarksA quick fire explanation of all the trade mark basics that you need to knowQ- What is a trade mark? A – A trade mark is a logo, phrase or both that should represent your business or goods. Q- Why should I register my trade mark? A- By registering your mark, you have the power to prevent any other person from using your trade mark. This will therefore prevent anyone from pretending they are you and harming your reputation or poaching your customers. Q- Can anything be a trade mark? A- No, anything that is offensive or contains [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on March 02, 2018 / Posted in Trade MarksHere are a number of reasons why The Trademarkroom should be your first choice.With numerous firms across the country offering you the best trade mark experience, here are a number of reasons why The Trademarkroom should be your first choice. We have listed the top ten reasons why you will not get the level of success with anyone else than you will with The Trademarkroom. Our main focus as a business is our customers; therefore our aim is to make any application or process as stress free and smooth for you As The Trademarkroom has been in operation since 1999, we are [...]Read more