UKIPO blows whistle on famous footballer name applications
With the thousands of trade marks registered in the UK, there are certainly some famous faces within them. Many celebrities have recognised the importance of
With the thousands of trade marks registered in the UK, there are certainly some famous faces within them. Many celebrities have recognised the importance of
Famous Energy Drink producer, ‘Redbull’, has hit an English gin company with a trademark dispute that concerns their use of the word ‘gin’ within the
A common misconception is that a registered trade mark is identified if someone affixes a TM symbol next to their branding. However, this is not
It has become clear to us that collective and certification trade marks are not commonly understood. You may find when filing a trade mark that
A recent battle has come to light between a small business and outdoor equipment brand, The North Face. The battle between the trade marks is
“I keep hearing the term Opposition ? What does it mean?” Part 1 A Client recently asked “I keep hearing the term Opposition ? What
Trade mark Genericide is where a trade mark looses its rights of individuality and protection by becoming a common place word. Here a some ways
The risk attached to securing registration of word trade marks by the inclusion of figurative elements has yet again been emphasised by the Board of