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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...
7 ways to legally protect your mobile app
Plenty of great mobile apps in recent years have gone on to be huge successes. Just think of WhatsApp or Instagram. Some could say that app development is in its ‘golden age’ right now. The app market is huge, and by next year, there will be almost 2.5 billion...
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...
