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Do I have to identify the designer?
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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Time for trade mark owners to take steps to protect themselves online – An update on the Trademark Clearinghouse
The first wave of internet expansion is now upon us. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has now released the...
Considerations when naming and developing your brand
You should give careful consideration to the choice of your brand name. It will become a valuable asset, but if you choose a name that is too...
Government Copyright Infringement
Using the work of others illegally? STOP NOW OR FACE COURT. Here are two stories which have hit the headlines in the past few months. ...
The Patents County Court is renamed to the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court
The Hargreaves Review was commissioned in November 2010 by the Prime Minister with the intention of promoting innovation and growth in the UK....
3D Trade Marks – What can be protected in Europe?
If you haven't already found our 3D Trade Marks quiz, have a go and see whether you can guess which registrations were allowed and which were...
Overall impression in registered designs
For a UK or European registered design to be valid, the design must be new and have individual character. In other words, the design must not...
Golden Balls: A battle of David vs. Goliath
A recent decision of the General Court of the European Union allows use and registration of the trademark GOLDEN BALLS by Golden Balls Limited,...
How To Do Your Own Free Patent Search – Part 1
There are a number of professional patent searches available at various price points. No search is ever definitive but, obviously, the more you...