When considering the brand in which you should protect with a trade mark, it is important you are aware of those elements
As previously reported on The Trademarkroom blog, Toblerone were flexing their trade mark muscles to Poundland who were pushing to release a
Laudatory marks: what are they and why should I avoid them?
When considering the brand in which you should protect with a trade mark, it is important you are aware of
Choc Peak dispute settled: Poundland v Toblerone
As previously reported on The Trademarkroom blog, Toblerone were flexing their trade mark muscles to Poundland who were pushing to
The importance of distinctiveness
Your business is unique to you and how you have worked hard to build it, so why shouldn’t your business
What is trade mark seniority?
When looking to register a trade mark, there are a number of elements that could potentially impact you or could
Just Eat serves up success with opposition at UKIPO
The well established fast food delivery app Just Eat, has succeeded in their bid to prevent the registration of a
A guide to opposing trade marks
Reasons for Opposing Trade Marks A trade mark effectively is a ‘badge of origin’ which helps customers identify where the
Can a smell be a trade mark?
With the scope of trade marks expanding all the time, it is essential to ensure that the format in which
EU Trademark Registration; What are the Benefits?
Where to register your trademark. If you do business in more than one EU country, an EU trademark gives you
Trade marks in the UK and their history
While modern trade mark law in the UK has been established for some time, it is relatively unknown that its
Can I register my surname as a trademark?
Under US trade mark law, a trade mark that is used mainly as a surname cannot be registered without proof