If you suspect an authorised third party of using your trade mark you need to know what you can do to prevent them from continuing to do so and from potentially damaging the reputation that you’ve built up for your business. The first step you can take to deal...
A trade mark’s owner may recover damages that relate to any acts of infringement. The amounts that can be received in such cases will depend on how the damages and losses are calculated. Taking professional advice is therefore important in order for the claimant to...
If you are using a trade mark for your business or organisation which has not been registered you still have some rights under common law. While it is always best to register your trade mark, unregistered rights receive protection under the tort of passing off. This...
We often get calls from business owners who have recently learned that their business name is being used by another company or person. They want to know what can be done to stop the use of their business name, and what it will cost to get the work done. If you have a...
Netflix in hot water over suspected trade mark infringement in latest “Black Mirror” instalment.
