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Trade Mark Search On The OHIM Database
You can search the OHIM trade mark database on our website to find out if your trade mark is available. There are over 7 million registered trade marks in the OHIM database, which is the European registry of trade marks. Save time and money by searching our fast and...
Differences between an EU trade mark and a UK trade mark
From the 23rd of March, there have been changes to the EU trade mark registration process. This post has been updated to reflect those changes. Trade mark registration is territorial in the sense that you must generally register your brand on a country-by-country...
The Trade Mark Registration Process In The UK – Infographic
Trade marks registration can be a complicated process. This is why the entire process can take between 4 to 5 months. There is no guarantee that the trade mark will be registered, but if clear guide lines are followed and a trade mark attorney is involved, your trade...
The Trade Mark Registration Process In The EU – Infographic (Updated)
From the 23rd of March, there have been changes to the EU trade mark registration process. This post has been updated to reflect those changes. The European Union (EU) provides business owners an opportunity to register a trade mark in all the member states of the EU...
Interactive Guide To Trademarks We Use Without Realising
Trade marks were invented for commercial purposes. They help protect a brand so that no one else can financially benefit from them. Some brands have become so successful that they are used by people without realising that they are trade marks. There is an upside and a...
The Patent Registration Process In The UK – Infographic
A patent is used to protect an invention. It gives the owner complete ownership of an invention and the right to take legal action anyone who uses, sells or copies the inventions without permission. The ownership usually lasts for 20 years. A patent application can...
Protecting your Intellectual Property – Trademark Fight in the Digital Fitness Arena
Facts Fitbug and Fitbit are two companies trading in digital fitness. Fitbug, a UK based company, started to trade in 2004 while Fitbit, a California based company, was founded in 2007. Since then, they have both been developing a series of wearable digital fitness...
What Is The Difference Between Copyright, Trademarks, Patents And Registered Designs?
Intellectual Property (“IP”) is essentially a person’s creative work that should be and needs to be protected so that, without your consent, no one else can financially benefit or gain recognition for your work. There are four main types of IP...
Why Your Start-up Needs a Trademark?
It's hardly easy being a startup. There's lots of competition and resources can be limited. But shouldn’t you be looking ahead and registering your trade mark? When you're a startup, much of your time can be spent fine-tuning your product and perfecting your pricing....
Could JE SUIS CHARLIE Be Registered As A Trademark?
The slogan “JE SUIS CHARLIE” has swept the globe fuelled by supporters of freedom of expression following the Charlie Hebdo magazine terrorist attack in Paris on 7th January 2015. Sadly opportunists are already trying to exploit this for commercial gain and attempts...
