Katie Horrod, Author at Carter Bond Solicitors

How Can Social Media Influencers Manage Risk?

by Katie Horrod | Jun 23, 2022 | Blogs

Social media influencer is a job that more people aspire to, with the industry now having a value of about $16.4 billion. However, with following numbers on the increase, these online celebrities begin to face more risks. A significant security challenge influencers...

How can I protect my brand once my trademark has expired?

by Katie Horrod | Sep 27, 2021 | Blogs, Trademarks

Duration and renewal of a UK trade mark A registered trademark can provide relatively long lasting protection, staying in place for ten years. However, the registration perod will come to an end, which can be worrying for...

Why Do I Need To Trademark My Business?

by Katie Horrod | Jan 28, 2021 | Blogs, Intellectual Property, Trademark, Trademarks, Uncategorised

Many small businesses are often busy taking care of all the important aspects needed to run on a daily basis, however one of the aspects often overlooked by newly registered or young companies is trademarking. A trademark is an essential piece of intellectual property...

Types Of Trade Mark Infringement

by Katie Horrod | Oct 7, 2020 | Trade marks

There are three primary types of trade mark infringement in the UK that are cited in 1994’s Trade Marks Act. Violation of any of these can result in a penalty for the unauthorised third party. Acts which are considered to be a violation include: Fixing the sign onto...

Who can bring a Trade Mark Infringement claim?

by Katie Horrod | Oct 5, 2020 | Trade marks

If you’re considering bringing a trade mark infringement claim in respect of your already registered trade mark with a pre-existing reputation, you will need to know whether you are eligible to make the claim. Here, we take a closer look at who is eligible to bring...