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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
A Case Study - The Gamrie Goat
Company: The Gamrie Goat, which produces and sells hand made goat’s milk soaps Trade Mark Issue Founder of The Gamrie Goat, Christine Ralph, found another company using the US version of her internet domain name and so applied to register her trade mark through Trade Mark Direct. Once the ... More >>
Posted by Mark Kingsley-Williams
Protect Your Trade Mark From Day One
When Susan Ma, one of 2011's ‘Apprentice’ hopefuls, trade marked her skincare company’s name before the programme started, she was preparing for a surge of interest and protecting her valuable intellectual properly. While this is a good step, our advice would always be to t... More >>
Posted by Mark Kingsley-Williams
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO TRADE MARKS
85% of small firms are failing to keep their ideas secure said a recent survey by the Intellectual Property Office[1]. A business can stand or fall by its name and logo. A good trademark adds to a brand's value, making it stand out from its competitors. Don’t Delay It is essential to ... More >>
Posted by Mark Kingsley-Williams
Visit us at Business Startup Show
Visit us at Business Startup Show 17-18 November 2011 Earls Court 2 ,London Business & IP Centre (STAND 412) Trademark Direct is exhibiting at Business Start up show(17-18 November) so come and visit us at stand 412 and explore how you can use easy Trade Mark registration from under &po... More >>
Posted by Mark Kingsley-Williams
Keep Calm and Carry On
WE NEED YOU! Join us to fight for the right of UK businesses to use the much loved slogan ‘KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON’ When ‘KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON’ was used by the British Government in 1939, Britain was facing a possible invasion. Today, we are seeing the long arm of Europ... More >>
Posted by Mark Kingsley-Williams
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