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- Posted by TMR TMR on September 25, 2020 / Posted in NewsLast year, the Chinese Government granted a total of 41 trade marks to companies which hold strong links to Ivanka Trump, and those were reported to be granted 40% faster than the ones which she requested prior to Trump’s election win.Last year, the Chinese Government granted a total of 41 trade marks to companies which hold strong links to Ivanka Trump, and those were reported to be granted 40% faster than the ones which she requested prior to Trump’s election win. Further information also insists that after the President’s eldest daughter met with the minister of Japan, his country approved three separate trade marks, in relation to her business, in a third of the time as opposed to prior their meeting. [...]Read more
- Posted by TMR TMR on September 25, 2020 / Posted in Trade MarksAmongst the uncertainty as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, small businesses were sure to take a hit of the repercussions-trade marks may be the best optionAmongst the uncertainty as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, small businesses were sure to take a hit of the repercussions. In the third quarter of 2020, confidence is slowly rising, however what about all the businesses which are starting up now? Or the ones which wish to rebrand? This short guide can help you assess the value of a trade mark for those circumstances. Symbol of identity: - The name, logo, phrase or symbol which you chose to represent your business will be a huge [...]Read more
- Posted by Sena Tokel on September 25, 2020 / Posted in Trade MarksArgentinian footballer Lionel Messi has prevailed in a lengthy trade mark dispute to register his name.Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi has prevailed in a lengthy trade mark dispute to register his name. The footballer first applied to trade mark his surname ‘Messi’ as a logo under sportswear and footwear equipment in 2011. The logo application which consisted of an emblem with the letter ‘M’ and the footballer’s name ‘Messi’ underneath, was soon opposed by Spanish cycling brand ‘Massi’, who argued that the footballer’s logo mark [...]Read more
- Posted by Anna Orchard on September 15, 2020 / Posted in NewsTech giant Apple are opposing the trade mark registration of food prep app Prepear’s logo, as they argue that their green pear logo “readily calls to mind” Apple’s iconic one.Tech giant Apple are opposing the trade mark registration of food prep app Prepear’s logo, as they argue that their green pear logo “readily calls to mind” Apple’s iconic one. Apple have further-argued that the allowance of Prepear’s trade mark application would make theirs much less distinctive and potentially cause consumer confusion, as per their filing with the USPTO. Prepear have since responded by claiming that the logos hold no resemblance at all. [...]Read more
- Posted by Sena Tokel on September 04, 2020 / Posted in Trade MarksPrior to filing a trade mark application, one of the first recommended steps is to carry out a trade mark search.Prior to filing a trade mark application, one of the first recommended steps is to carry out a trade mark search. A trade mark search is of fundamental importance as it explores the current trade marks on the databases and aims to determine whether your application could face any challenges during the registration process. One of the common challenges that individuals and businesses face when filing for a trade mark application is finding out that a highly similar or identical trade mark [...]Read more
- Posted by TMR TMR on September 02, 2020 / Posted in NewsOlly Murs has become a household name after his regular appearance as a presenter, on the X-factor, followed by a successful musical career, Olly appears keen to expand his career outside of music with his recent Trade Mark Filing.Olly Murs has become a household name after his regular appearance as a presenter, on the X-factor, followed by a successful musical career. However, after his recent trade mark filing with the UKIPO, Olly appears keen to expand his career outside of music. The classes of goods under which the star filed to trade mark his name did not only include kitchen utensils but also jewellery, clothing, shoes, books, magazines and more. Despite Murs’ undeniable success, which has made him a [...]Read more
- Posted by TMR TMR on September 02, 2020 / Posted in NewsNew Payments Platform Australia (NPPA) is a well-known Australian financial services firm, whom are reaching headlines, as the company are suing Ripple Labs, over allegations of trade mark infringement.New Payments Platform Australia (NPPA) is a well-known Australian financial services firm, whom are reaching headlines, as the company are suing Ripple Labs, over allegations of trade mark infringement. In their recently filed court document, the company have claimed that Ripple have breached Australia’s Trade Marks Act (1995) by utilising their brand and trade mark “PayID”, without any authorisation to do so. PayID was launched by NPPA, back in February 2018, with an [...]Read more