United Kingdom: Trademark

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Global Brands: Protecting Your Organisation Through Trade Mark Law
An organisation's brand is one of its most valuable assets, yet many fail to protect it adequately through trade mark registration. This comprehensive guide explores how to build and manage an effective trade mark portfolio, from initial clearance searches and strategic filing decisions to ongoing monitoring, enforcement and licensing arrangements that preserve brand value over the long term.
United Kingdom IP
FC
Farrer & Co
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Neat IP: English Whisky Obtains Protected Status
English Whisky has achieved protected Geographical Indication status, joining Scotch, Welsh and Irish whiskies as a recognised category. This new protection has significant implications for trade mark applications at the UK Intellectual Property Office, as marks containing 'English Whisky' or 'English Whiskey' will now face absolute grounds for refusal objections unless they comply with the GI specifications.
United Kingdom IP
LS
Lewis Silkin
Article
Trade Mark Pitfalls When Launching New Products Internationally: How Boult’s Spanish Team Can Help You Avoid Costly Mistakes
Expanding into international markets requires more than product development and marketing strategy. Many businesses overlook critical trade mark protection, risking expensive rebranding, legal disputes, and delayed market entry when their brand names conflict with existing registrations or carry unintended meanings abroad. Understanding territorial trade mark rights and implementing proactive filing strategies can prevent these costly mistakes before they derail your global expansion plans.
United Kingdom IP
B
Boult Wade Tennant
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Trade Mark Watching Services: What’s Included And When Additional Charges Apply
Organisations often hesitate to invest in trade mark watching services due to concerns about unpredictable costs and whether every alert will trigger additional fees. This article examines the structure of trade mark watching services, clarifying what is typically included in the annual fee versus when additional charges may arise, and provides guidance on establishing a cost-effective monitoring framework.
United Kingdom IP
KL
Keltie LLP
Podcast
Social Media Influencers And Liability In The World Of Fashion: The Georgia Aldridge Case (Podcast)
A detailed examination of a landmark IPEC case involving luxury fashion brands LVMH, Fendi, Loewe, Christian Dior, and Celine against social media influencer Georgia Aldridge for promoting counterfeit products. The discussion explores how courts assess damages when influencers knowingly sell non-genuine branded fashion items and what this means for both brand protection and influencer liability in the digital marketplace.
United Kingdom IP
HL
HGF Ltd
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