Creating and coming up with a unique idea or concept for a restaurant has become exceedingly difficult in today’s highly competitive business industry. Protecting your distinctive and original ideas should be a top consideration for every restaurant. As a result, it is critical to have a full understanding of your intellectual property rights and how […]
Make anything as a content creator, and you will have what is known as intellectual property (IP). Most people think of IP as ‘thought inventions’. This includes innovations, design, and even the name of a company. Every day, thousands of new items appear on the internet, and it is vital to remember that every invention […]
Some people believe that a trade mark is simply a sign associated with a brand. A trade mark is not just a logo, contrary to common opinion. It may be a message, word, sound, picture, packaging feature, or combination of those things. It is important to take early and proactive steps to protect your valuable […]
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 […]
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 […]
When establishing your business and its brand, registering a trade mark is an important step. However, it is important to consider that applying for and registering your trade mark is only the first step in your trade mark’s life cycle. In fact, your trade mark will require ongoing maintenance for as long as you intend […]
As your business grows in both value and success, protecting your business logo becomes more important. One of the best ways to protect your business logo is to register it as a trade mark. A trade mark shows your competitors and consumers that you consider your logo a valuable part of your business – enough […]
Once you have registered your trade mark, it might be tempting to relax, knowing your brand is protected. However, it is your responsibility as a trade mark owner to enforce your exclusive rights to your trade mark where somebody infringes it. For this reason, it is important to take proactive measures to protect your trade […]
Your intellectual property (IP) is an asset, and like all other assets of your business, you must manage it properly to get the most out of it. Identifying and protecting your IP is only the first step in the life-cycle of your IP. There are a number of different approaches or methods you can take […]
Once you register your trade mark, you might think that you can sit back and relax, assured that your goods or services are adequately protected. However, it is your responsibility as a trade mark owner to protect your trade mark. This article provides a general overview of what you should do after you apply for […]
