A trade mark is a logo, phrase or sign used by a business to enable consumers to identify the origin of goods or services. Where a trade mark becomes synonymous with a certain brand, product or service, it can be used as a powerful marketing tool and a valuable commodity.
Businesses should seek to protect their trade marks from misuse or exploitation by other businesses and one of the methods they can do this is by registering their trade mark. Subject to a number of strict legal requirements (and following successful registration), businesses are able acquire to acquire additional protection of their trade mark’s in the UK, EU and across the world.
We can also advise you if you believe another business or individual is unlawfully using your trade mark (whether or not it is registered), thus breaching your intellectual property rights.
For more information on the intellectual property rights that may exist in your business and how to protect your trade marks, please contact Andrew Tzialli on 020 8422 5678 or by email at Andrew.Tzialli@haroldbenjamin.com
