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It is possible to waive the name of the designer when filing a European Community Design, but you should be sure that you have the rights to the design
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Extra [claims fees]! Extra [page fees]! New UK IPO fees – Read all about it!
We may have come a long way since that line was first shouted (on a New York City street?), but this article really is all about...
Brexit Q&A – September 2017 Update
What is the European Union? The European Union (EU) is currently made up of 28 countries that work together to create a more stable...
‘What is a Trade Mark’ – redefined: owning a Trade Mark just got better
The practice reforms introduced by the EU Trade Mark Amendment Regulation on 1st October 2017 broaden the scope of the rights that a trademark...
When is a McVitie’s not a McVitie’s, this really takes the biscuit: are we being tough enough on Copycat brands.
The Biscuit Dilemma: How many times have you gone down to your local shop, picked up a packet of your favourite biscuits, in my case a packet of...
How To Patent An Idea
We are often asked the question, how do I patent an idea? Or, how do I get a patent? If you are an individual with a bright idea or a startup...
No safe harbour: could this be the end of the ‘Golden Age’ of Pirate Bay
The Golden Age of Piracy is a common expression used to describe one or more outbursts of maritime piracy throughout the Caribbean in the...
Our Services: The Company Names Tribunal
Here at Albright IP, we are always striving to find ways to help our clients be in control of valuable and effective intellectual property...
Morrisons and Morrisinghs: a pragmatic approach to Trade Mark infringement
In 2012, a shopkeeper, Jel Singh Nagra, decided to name his small convenience store ‘Singhbury’s’, setting the name against a bright orange...