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Pouring Over Trade Marks: A Bitter Brew for Thatchers
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Pouring Over Trade Marks: A Bitter Brew for Thatchers

Posted on 30th January 2024 in Intellectual Property, Dispute Resolution

The UK has been no stranger to the battle of the brands with numerous cases cropping up over lookalikes.
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Why Does Copyright Ownership Matter?
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Why Does Copyright Ownership Matter?

Posted on 14th December 2023 in Intellectual Property, Dispute Resolution

Copyright does not protect a mere idea, but it can protect an original idea which is captured in some recorded form.
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Coutts Bank, Nigel Farage and Data Protection: What Does My Company Need to Know About Subject Access Requests?
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Coutts Bank, Nigel Farage and Data Protection: What Does My Company Need to Know About Subject Access Requests?

Posted on 21st November 2023 in Intellectual Property, Dispute Resolution

In July 2023 Nigel Farage’s bank accounts were closed by Coutts, a subsidiary of NatWest Banking Group, after an internal risk committee determined that his views on Brexit, LGBTQ+ rights and Net Zero “did not align” with the bank’s “values”.
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If someone is opposing my trade mark application what can I do?
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If someone is opposing my trade mark application what can I do?

Posted on 26th May 2023 in Intellectual Property

On application your trade mark is examined by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and then published on the Online Trade Mark Register for opposition purposes. During the 2 month opposition period any third party can to try and prevent it from becoming registered.
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How strong is my branding? – the 5 levels of trade mark protection.
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How strong is my branding? – the 5 levels of trade mark protection.

Posted on 23rd May 2023 in Intellectual Property

Trade marks can be registered as words, logos or a combination of both. Your branding enjoys the best protection if it is registered as a combination of both but if you are selecting one, you should choose a word mark over a logo mark.
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No smoke without fire? Not for the John Lewis dragon
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No smoke without fire? Not for the John Lewis dragon

Posted on 04th April 2023 in Intellectual Property

The High Court has just handed down a judgment that John Lewis and adam&eveDDB (their creative team) did not infringe a children’s author’s copyright by releasing their 2019 advert and spin-off book featuring Excitable Edgar the dragon.
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What does the M&S v Aldi snow globe dispute mean for my business?
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What does the M&S v Aldi snow globe dispute mean for my business?

Posted on 29th March 2023 in Intellectual Property

Registered designs are an effective and low-cost tool to combat lookalike products and thoughtful registration of IP lies at the heart of many a business success.
Jessica Whittick

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Jessica Whittick

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8 common trade mark errors and how to avoid them
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8 common trade mark errors and how to avoid them

Posted on 13th March 2023 in Intellectual Property

Filing a trade mark application may appear straightforward, however there are some key pitfalls that should be avoided.
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Six things every charity needs to know about trade marks
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Six things every charity needs to know about trade marks

Posted on 10th March 2023 in Intellectual Property, Charities and Social Enterprise

A charity’s brand is what enables the charity to be recognised by the public and is closely linked to its reputation – its ability to attract fundraising and achieve its charitable aims.
Jessica Whittick

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Jessica Whittick

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ALERT! Brand Owners at Risk of Losing UK Trade Mark and Design Rights
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ALERT! Brand Owners at Risk of Losing UK Trade Mark and Design Rights

Posted on 02nd February 2023 in Intellectual Property

The IPO has confirmed that it will no longer serve documents relating to intellectual property disputes to non-UK addresses.
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HSBC penalised over greenwashing
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HSBC penalised over greenwashing

Posted on 27th October 2022 in Intellectual Property, Company & Commercial

The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has banned two of HSBC’s adverts on the grounds of misleading advertising and environmental claims.
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10 reasons to register a trade mark
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10 reasons to register a trade mark

Posted on 25th April 2022 in Intellectual Property

I have never registered a trade mark for my business, what are the 10 benefits of trade mark registration and how much does it cost?
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