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Articles from January 2010
Trademarkroom 17 January 2010
Who we are and what we do
International trade marks 17 January 2010
A brief introduction to the registered trade mark system relating to international applications.
Trade marks - the basics 17 January 2010
What does trade mark mean?
When is a Trade Mark Not a Trade Mark? 13 January 2010
A look at problematic types of filings.
UKIPO Right Start Application Service 13 January 2010
A news service from the UK Trade Mark Registry
Trade Mark Scams – Watch Out 13 January 2010
Post-filing a trade mark watch for unsolicited emails, i.e. you didn't ask for them and don't know who they are from.
Offensive trade marks 11 January 2010
It may be possible to register words considered offensive to some, but the law attempts to preclude.
What is Comparative Advertising 11 January 2010
Comparative advertising is the term used to describe advertisements where the goods or services of one trader are compared to the goods or services of another trader.
Why Bother with Trade Marks? 11 January 2010
Trade Mark protection is perhaps one of the most misunderstood legal rights that exists.
Can a Slogan be registered as a Trade Mark? 11 January 2010
Generally slogans will face an objection under Section 3(1)(c) of the Trade Marks Act 1994 if they are comprised of a word combination which is considered the normal way of referring to goods or services or if the Examiner considers the term to be devoid
UK Trade Mark –V- Community Trade Mark 4 January 2010
A comparative look at registering a trade mark in either of the two territories
Cybersquatting - are you guilty 4 January 2010
What to do if you get a letter about cybersquatting
Cybersquatting - a warning 4 January 2010
A typical warning from a company asserting you to be a cyber-squatter
Burger King have it their way in Russia 4 January 2010
Trade mark and domain name dispute in Moscow
Royal Terms Used in Trade Marks 4 January 2010
A look at the trade mark rules that apply to those marks containing words or figurative elements related to the Royal institution
Royal Terms Used in Trade Marks 4 January 2010
A look at the trade mark rules that apply to those marks containing words or figurative elements related to the Royal institution
Trademarkroom 17 January 2010
Who we are and what we do
International trade marks 17 January 2010
A brief introduction to the registered trade mark system relating to international applications.
Trade marks - the basics 17 January 2010
What does trade mark mean?
When is a Trade Mark Not a Trade Mark? 13 January 2010
A look at problematic types of filings.
UKIPO Right Start Application Service 13 January 2010
A news service from the UK Trade Mark Registry
Trade Mark Scams – Watch Out 13 January 2010
Post-filing a trade mark watch for unsolicited emails, i.e. you didn't ask for them and don't know who they are from.
Offensive trade marks 11 January 2010
It may be possible to register words considered offensive to some, but the law attempts to preclude.
What is Comparative Advertising 11 January 2010
Comparative advertising is the term used to describe advertisements where the goods or services of one trader are compared to the goods or services of another trader.
Why Bother with Trade Marks? 11 January 2010
Trade Mark protection is perhaps one of the most misunderstood legal rights that exists.
Can a Slogan be registered as a Trade Mark? 11 January 2010
Generally slogans will face an objection under Section 3(1)(c) of the Trade Marks Act 1994 if they are comprised of a word combination which is considered the normal way of referring to goods or services or if the Examiner considers the term to be devoid
UK Trade Mark –V- Community Trade Mark 4 January 2010
A comparative look at registering a trade mark in either of the two territories
Cybersquatting - are you guilty 4 January 2010
What to do if you get a letter about cybersquatting
Cybersquatting - a warning 4 January 2010
A typical warning from a company asserting you to be a cyber-squatter
Burger King have it their way in Russia 4 January 2010
Trade mark and domain name dispute in Moscow
Royal Terms Used in Trade Marks 4 January 2010
A look at the trade mark rules that apply to those marks containing words or figurative elements related to the Royal institution
Royal Terms Used in Trade Marks 4 January 2010
A look at the trade mark rules that apply to those marks containing words or figurative elements related to the Royal institution