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In the next instalment of Where’s Michael, he has crossed the Solent to discover the delights of Portsmouth with a visit to the Royal Navy Historic Dockyards.
Housing world renowned historic vessels such as HMS Victory and being the home of the new Royal Navy aircraft carriers, HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales, the Navy Dockyards are a place for all to enjoy.
The dockyard is awash with many trade mark titbits if you care to spot them.
As the Royal Navy is a UK armed force, it uses a lot of different symbols and emblems to represent itself. The use of these emblems is restricted, and it is important that these are not used without the permission of the Royal Navy, otherwise such emblems can be exploited.
The flag logo as well as the words ‘Royal Navy’ are protected as trade marks and are owned by The Secretary of State for Defence.
Other emblems such as ship badges, may be protected under section 4 of the Trade Marks Act 1994 which relates to any mark which is a representation of the Royal Family, the Crown, any national or international flag or any reference to the Royal arms.
Other than the trade marks and symbols of the Dockyards itself, eagle eyed visitors may spot a trade mark or two belonging to some of the businesses who also operate within the Dockyards. like BAE Systems who support the Naval fleet and the management of the Naval base.
Keep your eye out for more adventures coming soon!
