How to copyright a logo in the UK
By Staff writer
Creating an engaging and eye-catching logo is crucial for many businesses, but make sure you’re compliant when it comes to copyright.
Tag: Trademarks
Despite tensions, now is not the time to disengage from Russia
By Staff writer
There have been political tensions between Russia and many western nations for several years. Sanctions have been imposed on Russia since 2014, by the US and the EU as a result of their interpretation of the situation in Crimea and Eastern Ukraine, which Russia disputes.
Top tips on mastering intellectual property
By Staff writer
Julie Deane, CEO and founder of the Cambridge Satchel Company and Jeremy O?Hare, relationship manager at the British Library Business and IP Centre, share their top tips on mastering intellectual property so you don’t get caught out.
Company name disputes that resulted in lawsuits and rebrands
You?ve given your brand a unique moniker, only to receive an official legal letter from a big business that’s taken offence. It’s a nightmare entrepreneurs dread, but company name disputes are seemingly inevitable.
Securing trademarks to make them work for your brand
By Staff writer
Securing trademarks is the most effective way of maintaining the reputational value of your business, whether you’re a small startup or a huge, world-renowned brand.
It’s official: Swatch is trying to make Apple’s life hell
There’s a reason why Apple suddenly changed the name of its iWatch to the Apple Watch, and it all has to do with Swatch – a rival that may have it in for the tech brand.
The dangers of parody Twitter accounts to brand reputation
While on one side a business can’t really claim to have made it unless someone out there has created a gag Twitter account to poke fun at said named company, there is a danger that these channels can do serious damage to a brand.
Ten key facts on trademarking your business name
By Dave Clark
Trademarking your business name can help you assert your brand’s intellectual property. Here are ten key facts about trademarking.
From Huawei to Harley Davidson: Six of the strangest trademark attempts made
As Skype has just been refused a trademark for sounding too much like Sky, we decided to take a look at some of the more interesting trademark cases of the past few years.