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- Posted by Jane Coyle on May 29, 2015 / Posted in Trade MarksIf you have a business name- you MAY be able to protect it with a trademark.If you have a business name- you MAY be able to protect it with a trademark. Before you apply to protect it however you should consider undertaking some checks to make sure it’s both available and capable of being registered. In the UK the Trademark Act 1994 tells us what can and cannot be a registered trademark. So whilst it may continue to be your business name- it may not be capable of being a registered trademark. Our unique search and advice report can advise you on potential [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on May 29, 2015 / Posted in Trade MarksSo you have or are thinking of expanding your business into the U.S. and want to know if registering your trademark in the States is the best move forward.How do I get a U.S. trademark? So you have or are thinking of expanding your business into the U.S. and want to know if registering your trademark in the States is the best move forward. In short – absolutely! In the U.S. trademark rights are built up based on USE, so the earlier and more consistently you use your trademark, the better. And registering your trademark provides additional benefits that cannot be reaped by use of your trademark alone. Some of these benefits include [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on May 27, 2015 / Posted in Trade MarksThe Kardashians/Jenners are always in the headlines for their celebrity antics, but this time Kris Jenner is making news for a different reason.The Kardashians/Jenners are always in the headlines for their celebrity antics, but this time Kris Jenner is making news for a different reason. Just 2 weeks ago, Jenner Communications Inc. applied for U.S. trademark registration for the mark MOMAGER in class 41 for “Entertainment services, namely, providing information in the fields of entertainment and pop culture” on a 1(b) basis, meaning the mark is not yet in use. This is not the first MOMAGER trademark for her, as Jenner [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on May 21, 2015 / Posted in Trade MarksRupert Murdoch’s UK company is to planning on launching on online product called The Times Ireland.Rupert Murdoch’s UK company is to planning on launching on online product called The Times Ireland. The Irish Times is unhappy about this and has brought a legal action against Times Newspapers over their intentions. The Irish Times says the use of the title, which it claims is due to be launched very soon and is a breach of its trade mark and therefore infringes its copyright. You can view the Irish Times trademark here: https://www.ipo.gov.uk/tmcase/Results/4/EU000554188 You can view [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on May 20, 2015 / Posted in Trade MarksAs Europe’s largest funfair makes its 133rd return visit to Newcastle, the name has been registered as a trademark by Newcastle City Council and the Freemen of the City of Newcastle to protect and promote the brand.Historic Hoppings Funfair registers its name as a trademark. As Europe’s largest funfair makes its 133rd return visit to Newcastle, the name has been registered as a trademark by Newcastle City Council and the Freemen of the City of Newcastle to protect and promote the brand. The trademark was registered in classes 41 (entertainment) and 43 (food and drink services) and can be viewed here: https://www.ipo.gov.uk/tmcase/Results/1/UK00003076357 The fair began as a two day Temperance [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on May 19, 2015 / Posted in Trade MarksWhat is a registered trademark and do I need one?What is a registered trademark and do I need one? If you have a business name/brand then you have a trademark. Trademarkroom, is a registered trademark. A trademark identifies who you are and sets you out from your competitors. It’s not compulsory to obtain a registered trademark to run a business- and not all trademarks will be eligible for protection. If your brand is distinctive and unique then you may be able to apply for a registered trademark in the country of choice ( i.e. where [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on May 18, 2015 / Posted in Trade MarksIf you wish to gain protection overseas- one option is to file through the Madrid Protocol. One application, one language- several countries.How to file a trademark through the Madrid Protocol If you wish to gain protection overseas- one option is to file through the Madrid Protocol. One application, one language- several countries. A list (as of April 2015) of signed up countries can be viewed here: http://www.wipo.int/export/sites/www/treaties/en/documents/pdf/madrid_marks.pdf Before filing you must have a ‘home registration’- i.e. either an EU or UK application/registration. This must match your Madrid application. [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on May 15, 2015 / Posted in Trade MarksIf your business is trading overseas- it’s best to extend your trademark protection abroad.If your business is trading overseas- it’s best to extend your trademark protection abroad. There are 3 main options. 1. EU Trademark (CTM) This is a single application that gives protection across 28 member states. An application is made to OHIM where it is examined and if successful it is published on their register for 3 months. This allows for third parties to oppose your application if they feel it is confusingly similar to their own. If no oppositions are raised your mark will be [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on May 13, 2015 / Posted in Trade MarksIf you have a brand- you have a trademark and it could become one of the most important assets you own.If you have a brand- you have a trademark and it could become one of the most important assets you own. Trademarks are not just for big companies- all businesses/individuals should consider the question- can I protect my brand with a trademark? The two most important questions to consider when thinking of a brand name are a) is it available and b) can it function as a registered trademark? Both these questions go hand in hand. You want to be able to protect and enforce your trademark as time [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on May 12, 2015 / Posted in Trade MarksThe Court has granted the whisky maker Whyte and Mackay a trademark for its Jura brand, despite the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) ruling that it was too similar to marks owned by drinks maker Origin Wines and Dolce Co Invest.The English High Court has over turned a decision by the UKIPO. The Court has granted the whisky maker Whyte and Mackay a trademark for its Jura brand, despite the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) ruling that it was too similar to marks owned by drinks maker Origin Wines and Dolce Co Invest. The trademarks involved are ‘Jura Origin’ (whyte and mackay) and two UK registered trademarks owned by Origin Wine (Origins and Origin) and one Community trademark (CTM) owned by Dolce Co [...]Read more