When a UK Trademark Search Is Not Enough for Brand Safety
A quick UKIPO trademark search feels safe. You type in your new name, nothing obvious shows, and it is tempting to move ahead. But that simple check can leav…
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June 11, 2026
Skip to content A quick UKIPO trademark search feels safe. You type in your new name, nothing obvious shows, and it is tempting to move ahead. But that simple check can leav…
When you pick a new brand name, it can be tempting to run a quick online search, see no clear clash and move straight to logos, packaging and domain names. T…
Running a proper trademark search in the UK is one of the smartest early steps for any brand. When the results show a similar earlier mark, it can feel worry…
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
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
Introduction to whether you should be able to copyright your face As technology continues to grow and develop at a faster pace than we can
Introduction When most people think of coats of arms or heraldic devices, they imagine mediaeval knights, royal pageantry, and colourful family shields. Yet these centuries-old
Trade Mark for Art – Is that a thing? When we think of trade marks, the mind usually conjures up logos, brand names, and slogans
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