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Man of the Match
Several readers of the Daily Telegraph (17 September 2012) thought it must be April Fool’s Day when they read about the trade mark on the words, MAN OF THE MATCH . “I know I dropped off during Downton Abbey but it seems I have slept right through to April 1st!” said one. Howev... More >>
Posted by mark@trademarkdirect.co.uk
Stop the Online Squatters
According to the Daily Telegraph this week disputes over domain names have hit a record high. Domain squatters will usually use an existing company’s trade mark in a domain name to divert traffic to the new fake site or to make the company buy back their rightful name. The Telegraph noted ... More >>
Posted by mark@trademarkdirect.co.uk
China's Trademark Applications Exceeds 10m
The number of applications submitted for trade mark registration reached over 10 million at the end of June 2012, ranking the first in the world, said ChinaDaily.com this week. China, the ‘workshop of the world’, is the choice for many UK companies when it comes to manufacturing good... More >>
Posted by mark@trademarkdirect.co.uk
Campaign Update on KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON
We would like to give you an update on the 'KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON' campaign and our actions to cancel the EU trade mark registration for'KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON' by a company belonging to Mr Mark Coop. The trade mark registration gives the owner trade mark rights in all EU countr... More >>
Posted by mark@trademarkdirect.co.uk
A Trade Mark Can Stop Fakes Ruining Your Business
Fake goods are nothing new but a trade mark can stop a rogue competitor in their tracks. Professional Golf Europe (PGE), a leading manufacturer of high end Golf equipment with brands such as VEGA and Radius putters, recently took action against a Chinese supplier selling fake versions of PGE'... More >>
Posted by mark@trademarkdirect.co.uk
Trade Marks Are Ring Fenced for the Olympics
The Guardian, in a piece headlined 'You can say it's 2012…but unless you're a sponsor don't mention the Olympics', wrote about the extensive constraints on companies when it comes to anything associated with the Olympics. In 2006 the London Olympic Games and Paralympi... More >>
Posted by frances@frankly-pr.co.uk
Trade Mark Direct in the FT
Mark Kingsley-Williams, founder and director of Trade Mark Direct, is quoted in this weekend’s Financial Times (24 – 25 March 2012) on the issue of branding. See the excerpt below: “Mark Kingsley-Williams, founder of Trade Mark Direct, an online legal support service, says the ... More >>
Posted by mark@trademarkdirect.co.uk
Press Release: 90% of Companies Trading Online Have No Trade Mark & Are Risking Livelihoods
In 2012 a shocking number of businesses, around 90%[1] of SMEs, are putting their livelihoods at risk by trading online without a trade mark, estimates Trade Mark Direct, the UK’s leading trade mark company. It can cost a company thousands to re-brand. The cost to Frazer Evett, from Christ... More >>
Posted by Mark Kingsley-Williams, founder of Trade Mark Direct
An Apple a Day in Trade Mark Law
Barely a day goes by without Apple Inc. taking on another business in a corner of the world to protect its brand. This time its focus is directed at New Zealand and a Kiwi entrepreneur, Hayden Crowther, who sells ‘driPhone’ smart phone cases. Mr Crowther has been selling the driPhone... More >>
Posted by Mark Kingsley-Williams, founder of Trade Mark Direct
A Prime Time to Register Your Trade Mark
If you were one of the thousands of parents across Britain who bought a Tranformers Optimus Prime this Christmas you might be interested (or not!) to know that its toy maker, Hasbro, has filed a suit against computer company, Asus, for alleged trademark violation regarding the use of the name &l... More >>
Posted by frances@frankly-pr.co.uk
Trade Mark Direct Advises Caution on New Domain Name
Trade Mark Direct (trademarkdirect.co.uk), the leading UK trade mark company, is advising companies not to rush into buying the new .xxx adult entertainment industry domain name, which launched this week, because for many it will be a needless expense. The new domain name is designed to incorpor... More >>
Posted by frances@frankly-pr.co.uk
The Trade Mark Battle of the Geeks
It was once an insult used to ridicule computer experts. Now the term ‘geek’ is a highly-sought after trademark term, which appears to have transcended parody and now denotes knowledge, learning and expertise…..Well, according to US electronics giant, Best Buy, it does. Best B... More >>
Posted by Mark Kingsley-Williams, founder of Trade Mark Direct
A Guide To Trade Marks For Designers - Four Step Check List
Designers and brand consultants need to know the basics of trade mark law to advise their clients on the steps that should be taken to protect their IP. Follow the four steps below to ensure trade mark compliance: 1. Will the name or logo comply with the trade mark act? If the name is not &lsquo... More >>
Posted by Mark Kingsley-Williams, founder of Trade Mark Direct
1 to 1 Trade Mark Advice at the Business StartUp Show, London
We would be delighted to meet you at the Business Startup show (http://www.bstartup.com/) at Earl’s Court, London, on 17 and 18 November 2011, which is free to visit and is perfect for anyone thinking of setting up or expanding their business venture. Head to stand 412 for expert help and ... More >>
Posted by Mark Kingsley-Williams
We're hiring!
Here's our advertisement Trade Marks: client manager / associate Trade Mark Direct, a dynamic and innovative young firm which files more UK trade marks than any other, require a client manager / associate to support their growing services around advice, registration and if appropriate conten... More >>
Posted by Mark Kingsley-Williams
Don't Bite Off More Than You Can Chew
A café in Bonn, Germany, called Apfelkind, is fighting an attempt by Apple to take a bite out of its business. The trouble has arisen from the café’s apple logo, which Apple has deemed too close to its own eponymous logo. The café’s owner, Christin Römer, ha... More >>
Posted by Mark Kingsley-Williams
Keep Calm and Carry On Fighting Campaign Update
It’s been a month since we launched our action to cancel the EU trade mark on 'Keep Calm and Carry On' and we would like to thank you for all the support we have received. The media too have enthusiastically picked up on the campaign, which has been covered on the BBC (TV and rad... More >>
Posted by Mark Kingsley-Williams
Keep Calm and Carry on Selling
This is our message to UK businesses selling ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ goods. If you should you receive any correspondence from the trade mark owner, please let us know The law on trade marks is unclear as to whether using text that has been trade marked as a form of decoration (as op... More >>
Posted by Mark Kingsley-Williams
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