Skip to content After you file a UK trademark application, it undergoes examination by the Intellectual Property Office. The examination phase checks whether your mark meets legal requirements
Overview: Whether it’s the World Cup, the Olympics, or the Super Bowl, companies of all sizes rush to be part of the excitement whenever a
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 —
