Head of Barker Brettell’s trade mark team, Catherine Wiseman, and trade mark partner Tracy Arch recently took part in a…
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Owning it: why SMEs must invest in trade mark protection
Understanding the business drivers SMEs face and addressing their concerns is fundamental to us as Intellectual Property (IP) professionals. And…
Read MoreIntellectual Property: the lifeblood of SMEs
Much has been written about why a startup company should invest in Intellectual Property (IP), or why it is vital…
Read MoreLocally grown, globally consumed: why a PDO is an international advantage.
Under the European Union (EU) protected food name scheme, there are three types of protection marks you can apply for:…
Read MorePreparing and filing a registered design is easy, right?
Filing online at the UKIPO is easy and the official fees are low, so in principle it is a straightforward…
Read MoreAnother positive step forward for brand owners seeking to enforce their rights in China
Background The Chinese Supreme People’s Court has issued a decision which brings to an end a four year long battle…
Read MoreBattle of the Blands
As a nation, our love affair with food and experimenting with different foods grow; we continue to prioritise any disposable…
Read MoreHow can you protect nothing? No brand IP.
When did simple or minimal branding become so desirable? Did it start with Coco Chanel’s No.5 perfume bottle in 1924?…
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