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McDonald’s Loses Big Mac Trade mark Case: A Lesson in Intellectual Property Protection

In a landmark decision, McDonald's has lost the right to use the term "Big Mac" in relation to c...

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Dishoom’s Legal Battle Over ‘Ruby Murray’: What It Means for Trade mark Protection

If you’ve ever found yourself craving a delicious curry after a night out, you might be familiar...

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Easy, or not, as EasyGroup strike again.

  Pressure Washing Company Forced to Rebrand After EasyGroup Trademark Dispute Ea...

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Harley-Davidson sues Next…

The Financial Times has reported that Harley-Davidson, the US motorbike manufacturer, is suing N...

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5 Things you Need to Know About Trade Marks

Every business has something unique about them and trade mark registration may be the best way fo...

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Understanding Intellectual Property in the Entertainment Industry – Swift Edition

Are you keeping an eye on Taylor Swift’s latest moves? During her electrifying Eras tour...

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Uniting Your Brand: The Importance of International Trade Mark Protection – Eurovision Edition.

With the Eurovision final happening just this weekend it is important to appreciate that while E...

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Securing Your Brand: The Complete Guide to Trademark Monitoring Services

Establishing a strong brand identity and securing its future is vital to the long-term success a...

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Maximising Business Impact: Leveraging Personal Brand Names for Success.

For brand owners who have built their reputation under their own name, the commercial use of tha...

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Registered Trademark

Passing Off & How To Avoid It

What is Passing Off? "Passing off" is a principle of the common law tort which prevents one p...

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UK Trade Mark Registration Guide To Get Started

Trade Mark registration in the UK does not have to be a hassle, and there are many advantages onc...

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7 Reasons Why You Need to Trade Mark Your Business in the UK

Every business has something that makes them unique. It may be your offering, your customer servi...

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