When a trade mark contains or consists of a logo, it is likely that the logo will amount to an artistic work for the purposes of the Copyright,...
Designation of the EU via the Madrid Protocol
The European Union is a member of the Madrid Protocol and so the European Union can be designated in an International Registration so as to seek...
Domain names
The importance of trade marks is being increasingly highlighted by the rapid growth in use of the Internet. This page explains the process and some...
EUTM Evidence of Use
The purpose of this downloadable questionnaire is to obtain some information regarding your use of your trade mark in the European Union (EU). We...
EUTM Seniority
Once an European Union Trade Mark (EUTM)1 is filed it can be used to consolidate existing national registrations in EU member states. Details of the...
Frequently asked questions
Understanding your company’s intellectual property (‘IP’) assets and, more importantly, how to protect them is an essential consideration for any...
IP Audits
It is an underappreciated fact that virtually every business generates Intellectual Property (IP). Recognising that and identifying the IP generated...
Joint Applicants or Co-owners of IP
Download Joint Applicants or Co-Owners of IP Form
Sometimes you may wish to apply for (or to own) an intellectual property right (e.g., patent,...
Madrid Protocol - Procedure after Registration
This page sets out the procedure under the Madrid Protocol after the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) has sent details of your registration...
Madrid Protocol - The Basics
The Madrid Protocol is an international system for obtaining trade mark protection in a number of countries and/or regions using a single...
Trade Mark or Design?
The ability to obtain European Union (EU) wide protection for designs, the broad definition of a design in the EU legislation and the fact that...
Trade Mark Watching Searches
A trade mark watching search is a check made at frequent intervals through all available official journals covering trade marks, looking for the...
Trade Marks: Licensing
This page is intended as an introduction to the special considerations that apply in the licensing of brands or trade marks. Trade mark licensing can...
Trade Marks: Use it or lose it
It is becoming increasingly important that registered trade marks are used in order to maintain their validity and their ability to be enforced...
Trade Marks: What Route to Protection?
Download National v International v European Union Trade Mark Registrations Comparison Table
The European Union Trade Mark (EUTM)1 and the Madrid...
Transfer of IP
If you have acquired or transferred intellectual property rights, e.g. patents, trade marks and/or designs, you should be aware that there are...
UK Trade Mark Applications - Evidence of Use
The purpose of this downloadable questionnaire is to obtain some information regarding your use of your trade mark in the UK. We will then use this...
UK Trade Mark Clearance Searches
Before adopting a new trade mark or brand name, it is nearly always advisable to conduct some trade mark searching. Indeed, it is often sensible to...
UK Trade Mark Opposition Procedure
Outline of Normal UK Opposition Procedure*
Unless an extension is obtained, opposition must...
UK Trade Marks - The Basics
For hundreds of years, traders have put symbols or marks on their goods to indicate their origin. There have been cases in the UK involving trade...
US Trade Marks - The Basics
Federal trade mark registrations, which cover all of the United Sates, are granted by the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). This sheet...
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