Building up a following on YouTube takes countless hours and a lot of effort. For this very reason, you want to make sure that the brand you have worked hard to establish has protection from being copied by others. This article outlines how a registered trade mark can protect your YouTube channel name and three […]
You might be surprised one day to receive in your e-services inbox a notice of opposition to your trade mark application. Whilst opposition proceedings are fairly common, they can quickly become complex given the different deadlines and evidentiary requirements at each stage of the process if you choose to defend the opposition. This article outlines: […]
Whether you are in the process of buying a registered trade mark, or are just thinking of purchasing one, there are a few important points you should consider. This will help you ensure that the trade mark you purchase is ultimately worth buying and suited to your business. This article outlines four tips for buying […]
If you come across a trade mark that is no longer in use, it may be considered an abandoned trade mark. Abandoned trade marks are available for registration upon removal from the Trade Mark Registry. This article explains: what abandoned trade marks are; key considerations to make before registering an abandoned trade mark; and the […]
Trade mark owners have the exclusive right to use, licence, and sell their trade mark. Licensing is a great way to commercialise your intellectual property without selling it. However, you should clearly set out the terms on which another party can licence your trade mark. This article outlines the different types of licences available and […]
Understandably, trade mark opposition seems like a daunting process. With all the different forms required for the opposition, the accompanying evidence and different deadlines you must meet, there is a lot to consider when undertaking trade mark opposition. However, for the reasons explained in this article, you can widely benefit from working with a lawyer […]
As a life coach, you would know that your brand is vital to building your client base. Not only does your brand represent your business, but clients will tend to associate your brand with the quality of your services. For this reason, it is important that you take action to protect your brand from being […]
Given the time and effort it takes to build a cosmetic brand, it would be a good idea to start protecting your intellectual property. Without legal protection, you risk exposing your brand to being copied by other competitors in the cosmetics industry. This article outlines: the key functions of trade marks and patents; and how […]
Trade marks are registered in connection with a specific class of goods or services. Therefore, the trade mark you register can only protect the good or service you have specified in your application. For this reason, it is important that you accurately specify which classes you wish your trade mark to protect. Doing this will […]
Registering a trade mark might seem like an overwhelming task at first. This is especially when you consider all the different goods and services available for registration under each of the 45 trade mark classes. However, the process of trade mark registration is fairly simple, and anyone can easily navigate it. If you are considering […]