What Is a Trade Mark and Why Is It Important for Your Company?
One of the best things you can do as a business owner in the UK is to register a trade mark. What is a trade
Michael Coyle
April 6, 2026
Skip to content One of the best things you can do as a business owner in the UK is to register a trade mark. What is a trade
A pair of eye-catching trainers displayed in a shop window on Carnaby Street, with a price tag reading £199 and bold colours designed to turn
Andy Warhol’s pop art portrait of Chairman Mao is a striking example of East meeting West in culture. In business, a similar East-West encounter happens
Imagine yourself strolling through a gallery, drawn to a modern painting in the style of Picasso. The name “Picasso” carries a mystique and brand-like aura
It’s the holiday season, and a small toy company has scored a surprise hit with an inflatable reindeer antler ring toss game. The product becomes
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
Here are practical trademark tips for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) in the UK — focused on helping you protect your brand, save money, and
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
When a business closes down, its assets — including intellectual property like trademarks — don’t just disappear. If the company didn’t formally transfer or sell