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
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
A well-known trademark appeal in the case of Oatly AB v. Dairy UK Ltd. has been approved by the UK Supreme Court and is scheduled
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
As a Trade Mark Solicitor, I’ve seen countless cycling-related businesses — from innovative bike frame manufacturers to grassroots cycle clubs and global apparel brands —
Protecting intellectual property rights on e-commerce sites: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/protecting-intellectual-property-rights-on-e-commerce-stores E-commerce has expanded quickly over the last 10 years, giving consumers much more access to a vast
Why Trademark Registration is Essential for Your Brand It is not only a smart idea, but also a strategic necessity, to protect your brand with
