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 […]
There are instances where someone might register a trade mark but then choose not to use the trade mark. This could result from the owner no longer operating their business which the trade mark protected, or if the owner only registered the trade mark with the sole intention of excluding others from using it. These […]