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Articles from February 2012

The importance of Brands 29 February 2012

The power of the brand/ trademark

Can I trade mark my brand name outside of the UK? 28 February 2012

If you are a global trader a UK trademark may not be enough trade mark protection

Distinctiveness Acquired Through Use 27 February 2012

An introduction to registering your trade mark even if it falls foul of Section 3 of the Trade Marks Act 1994

Is your trade mark similar to my trade mark? 24 February 2012

If you know there is a similar trademark regsitered already shoud you contact the owner?

Trade mark search 23 February 2012

Why carry out a trademark search?

Can I sell my trade mark? 21 February 2012

Details of how to sell/assign your trademark

Who owns my trade mark? 20 February 2012

If you have had your trade mark designed by a third party- watch out!

Should i register my trade mark? 19 February 2012

To register or not to register

Trademarks and Brands 15 February 2012

What is the difference between a trade mark and a brand?

I want to oppose an EU trademark 8 February 2012

Facts about trade mark opposition in Europe

Does your Trade Mark Meet the Definition? 7 February 2012

S1(1) of the Trade Marks Act 1994

Why bother with a Trade Mark 7 February 2012

We are often asked what is the point of a trade mark?

I want to file my trade mark outside the UK 7 February 2012

How do I file a trademark in different countries?

Can I apply for more than one trade mark in the UK 5 February 2012

Can I file more than one of my trademarks?