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How to choose the right name for your business”?
Your company name is important for a number of reasons, and can make a significant difference in terms of success. It can make your brand well known and that is something every company wants, as it drives traffic and sales. So what does your name need to convey:...
Is an NDA worth the effort?
In simple words, a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) protects the trade secrets of an individual or company from plagiarism or exploitation. They identify what information can be shared with another party and establish how it can or cannot be shared. NDAs are commonly...
A Startup’s Guide to Copyrights, Trade Marks & Patents
As a growing number of people start their own businesses, they have to understand the basics of various matters which will affect their business. One area that needs to be understood by entrepreneurs is intellectual property (IP). In this post, we'll be defining the...
Domain Names & Trade Marks
For many people there can be some confusion surrounding the terms trade mark and domain name, and this blog hopefully clarifies both terms as well as encourage startups and existing businesses to use companies with expertise in these areas. Will a trademark give you...
The International Trade Mark Registration Process – Infographic
If you are thinking about expanding your business to other countries, or run an online business that can be accessed by people all over the world, then you may want to think about protecting your brand with international trade marks. If your business isn’t protected,...
5 Useful Tips For Registering A Trade Mark In The UK – Part 2
This is a continuation of the the first part of 5 Useful Tips For Registering A Trade Mark In The UK. Read on for tips on how to register your trade mark in the UK. 3 - Prior searches Once you have a unique and distinctive mark, and prepared a list of goods and...
5 Useful Tips For Registering A Trade Mark In The UK – Part 1
The process of registering a trade mark can be complicated, which is why we highly recommend that you use a trade mark attorney or a specialist solicitor to register your trade mark. Saying that, we also understand that some people are on a tight budget and therefore...
Protecting Your Business Abroad – What You Need To Know About International Trade Marks?
So you’ve registered your trade mark in the UK, and you’ve also applied for a Community Trade Mark to protect your business in the EU, but now you want to think about worldwide expansion. How do you go about getting a trade mark registered everywhere else? What is an...
US Trade Mark Categories – Infographic
The process of registering a trade mark is different across the pond in the United States. Trade marks in the US are divided by categories, which are ranked by distinctiveness. This system allows the United States Patents and Trademarks Office (USPTO) to evaluate...
Understanding Trade Mark Classes
What is a Trade Mark? Briefly, a trade mark is a sign which can distinguish your goods/services from those of other traders. This can include: for example, words, logos, colours or a combination. Very often companies use their trade mark as a marketing tool, not only...
