Registering a trade mark gives you the exclusive right to use, license, and sell the trade mark. However, it is your responsibility as a trade mark owner to conduct trade mark enforcement. If you fail to enforce your intellectual property rights concerning your trade mark, you run the risk of enabling the infringer to damage […]
It might be surprising to know how common trade mark infringement is. Unfortunately, it is becoming increasingly common. This is due to the competitive market as businesses register more trade marks to protect their brand. To limit the possibility of finding yourself in an unwanted trade mark dispute, this article outlines what trade mark infringement […]
You might be wondering, how can trade marks protect a school? Well, just like any business, a school is judged on its reputation. Therefore, it is important that you protect your school’s reputation from being misappropriated by others. To help explain why your school can benefit from a trade mark, this article outlines some trade […]
You may be surprised to one day receive a notice that you have committed trade mark infringement. If this has happened, you should interrogate whether you have, in fact, committed trade mark infringement. This is because it is common to find trade mark owners issuing notices, as they believe that their trade mark has been […]
Trade marks can provide you with invaluable protection over your industrial machines. Without trade mark protection, you risk exposing your brand and its associated goods to being misappropriated by others in the industry. To help you decide whether you should protect your industrial machines with a trade mark, this article outlines: what a trade mark […]
Although anyone can apply for a trade mark, it is a difficult area of the law to navigate on your own. Having expert advice from a lawyer when applying and managing your trade mark can make a noticeable difference and help ease what can be a lengthy process. This article outlines some trade mark basics […]
You may be surprised to receive a cease and desist asking you to stop undertaking some form of activity. However, cease and desist letters are common and are sent for a variety of reasons, ranging from a breach of contract to trade mark infringement. This article outlines what a cease and desist is and provides […]
Many people are unaware that trade marks are registered in connection with certain goods and services. If you intend to register a trade mark in connection with the common metals your business manufactures and sells, it is likely that you will need to include class 6 in your application. To help guide you through the […]
There is a lot to think about when registering a trade mark, from the different requirements in a trade mark application to avoiding different grounds for having your application rejected. To help simplify the process, this article outlines: the ins and outs of trade mark registration; and the biggest mistakes you should avoid when registering […]
Given the day-to-day demands of operating your business, it can be easy to overlook some of the long-term strategies you should consider to ensure that your business can profitably grow. Many business owners are unaware that trade marks are a vital tool that can provide their businesses with long-term protection. To help explain why trade […]