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
After a trade mark has been registered, it can still come up against problems. A mark can be ruled as invalid, meaning it will be
Many are surprised to learn that three dimensional shapes can be registered as trade marks in the UK then subsequently in the EU Trade marks
A defence in law is a lawful excuse to commit an act that would normally be prohibited. There are a number of defences to
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
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
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)