Skip to content By Michael Coyle for Trademarkroom Reading Room When a common word is the essential component of a trademark, how far should a brand owner go
Overview Few fictional characters are as instantly recognisable as Paddington Bear – the polite, duffel-coat-wearing, marmalade-sandwich-loving bear from “darkest Peru”. Created by author Michael Bond
How a “score-draw” judgment exposed the limits of branding power in a post-SkyKick world Two companies. One name. One courtroom. In WISE Payments Ltd v
Introduction Innovation, engineering prowess, and global aspirations are all exemplified by the automotive sector. From electric startups to luxury brands, EU automakers have long viewed
Trademark for a bar – Intro Living in Amsterdam and now considering the possibility of starting a bar in London means that you are probably
Sexual Trademarks: Initial Context During a recent trip to Amsterdam, I was rushing to court after changing my clothes and passing a shopfront that proudly
Gondolas in Venice – iconic symbols tied to Italy’s identity, where names and images carry branding power. Gondolas, a living example of Italian culture, float
By Michael Coyle, Solicitor and Owner of Lawdit Solicitors / TheTrademarkroom.com In the world of branding, sometimes it’s not just your name that counts—it’s your
As a UK Solicitor based not far from Southampton, I’ve watched with admiration as Chinese businesses — from bubble tea brands and hotpot restaurants to
Good luck to everyone running the London Marathon this year! Whether you’re chasing a PB or just hoping to finish (I only just did last
