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- Posted by Jane Coyle on June 22, 2018 / Posted in Trade MarksIt may just seem to be one big waiting game but once an application is filed, it will go through a number of stages that are as important as each other.Here at The Trademarkroom, we get asked many questions about applications and what happens after filing. It may just seem to be one big waiting game but once an application is filed, it will go through a number of stages that are as important as each other. Stage one: Filing The first stage is quite self-explanatory and that is the official filing of the application. It is important all details on the application are correctly as there is very limited scope for an application to be amended [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on June 22, 2018 / Posted in Trade MarksCheck out these do's and don'ts to ensure your application attempt is a good one.It is important you know what is required and what should be avoided when looking to protect your brand. DO make your mark distinctive. A trade mark should be a clear representative of your business therefore it is essential that it is unique to you. This will also allow you to attract customers over and above your competitors. DO NOT copy another brand. While it may be tempting to give yourself a foot up on the ladder by using the attraction and recognition of another brand, this is not the [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on June 22, 2018 / Posted in Trade MarksCheck your knowlege on trade marks.Q- 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 June 14, 2018 / Posted in Trade MarksIn the IP world, there are some cases which catch the enthusiasm of many and are watched closely, eager with anticipation as to the outcome.In the IP world, there are some cases which catch the enthusiasm of many and are watched closely, eager with anticipation as to the outcome. Especially in the EU trade mark world, there has been one case over others which has really divided opinion, in recent times. And it all boils down to the sole of a shoe. Beginning in 2012, luxury shoe brand Christian Louboutin took aim at Dutch establishment Van Haren claiming trade mark infringement of their registered trade mark in respect a red shoe [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on June 13, 2018 / Posted in Trade MarksLong established video game creators Atari have put their foot down and issued a trade mark and copyright infringement claim against an online retailer for selling counterfeit goods.Long established video game creators Atari have put their foot down and issued a trade mark and copyright infringement claim against an online retailer for selling counterfeit goods. Creators of widely recognised games such as ‘Breakout’, ‘Pong’ and Asteroids’, Atari were founded in the 1970’s. The claims centres on Redbubble’s website on which a user can upload a design or image and apply it to different items, such as t-shirts, hats and phone cases. [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on June 04, 2018 / Posted in Trade MarksThe popular e-sports team "FaZe Clan" is currently being sued by the San Francisco clothing company "FAZE Apparel".The popular e-sports team "FaZe Clan" is currently being sued by the San Francisco clothing company "FAZE Apparel". The case came about after the gaming team had started to sell clothing depicting "FaZe Clan". Previously the FaZe Clan had attempted to register trade marks so they could sell clothing affiliated with the team however because of the similarity to "FAZE Apparel" the applications were denied. Despite this FaZe clan began to sell clothing on its website and Electronic Gamers' League [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on June 01, 2018 / Posted in Trade MarksA.B.C. IPHoldings South West has officially acquired the trade mark for the popular cryptocurrency “Bitcoin”.A.B.C. IPHoldings South West has officially acquired the trade mark for the popular cryptocurrency “Bitcoin”. As a result, they have already started to take action on other companies using the trade mark. One of these includes Etsy (an online retailer which allows users to sell their own products) who were sent a cease and desist order by A.B.C. because they were selling Bitcoin-themed T-shirts. They ordered that Etsy recall all Bitcoin related products that have already been sold [...]Read more
- Posted by Jane Coyle on June 01, 2018 / Posted in Trade MarksThe long standing legal dispute between Adidas and Skechers has finally come to a close.The long standing legal dispute between Adidas and Skechers has finally come to a close. On Wednesday the two trainer giants settled the lawsuit brought by Adidas in September 2015 accusing Skechers of trade mark Infringement over its signature three-stripe mark. See further details here: http://www.trademarkroom.com/blog/item/adidas-sketchers-trade-mark-infringement Both parties agreed to settle, each dismissing all claims as well as paying their own attorneys fees and expenses. The terms of [...]Read more