Can I use the term Royal in my Trademark?
Trade marks that contain any indication, whether by certain words or by a figurative form, that the mark is affiliated or approved by the Royal
Trade marks that contain any indication, whether by certain words or by a figurative form, that the mark is affiliated or approved by the Royal
Is it possible to register a geographical name as a trade mark? Section 3(1)(c) of the Trade Mark Act 1994 provides that trade marks that
A trade mark is in the majority of cases, in the form of one of three types. A trade mark can be a symbol or
For a number of reasons, a trade mark can be revoked from registration therefore leaving it open for another party to register it. What happens
In cases that don’t involve identical trademarks and identical goods and services (or a mark with a reputation) it is necessary to prove likelihood of
Although a trade mark application will not be refused simply because a similar or identical mark already exists, the question of confusion under relative grounds
The rights conferred to a trade mark proprietor contrary to Article 5 of Directive (EC) 2008/ 95; Article 9 of Regulation (EC) 207/2009; and section
As a result of new technologies and new business practices they ways in which trademarks are used has dramatically changed. We have come a long
The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) includes protection for geographical indications. Section 3(1)(c)/ Article 7 (1)(c) CTMR (Community Trade Mark Regulation)