Selecting a trade description when applying for a trademark registration appears to be a simpler task that most people overlook, but did you realize that preparing a trade description effectively…
Are you aware that you can seek protection for your unregistered trademarks from being used without your permission? Yes, this use is considered passing off of trademark and is subject…
Although they may sound similar, the phrases "company" and "brand" are actually different. In marketing and advertising, both brands and companies play important roles. A company is regarded as an…
The implementation of the TRIPS agreement resulted in significant changes in how governments enforced intellectual property rights. As a result, business owners and entrepreneurs began to place a premium on…
Shakespeare famously said, 'What's in a name?' However, this expression no longer applies because today the entire reputation, goodwill, and fame rest with the name, i.e., a trademark; therefore the…
A trademark represents the goodwill and reputation of a business in the marketplace, and trademark infringement occurs when an unauthorized person uses a similar or deceptively similar trademark in order…
Any original concepts, layouts, discoveries, inventions, and creative works created by an individual or organization fall under the umbrella of intellectual property (IP). In the past, IP protection wasn't a…
Trademark registration is limited to territories. That is to say, you must submit a separate trademark application for each country in which you wish to advertise your presence. It is…
Trademarks are transferred in the same manner as physical possessions. The method of transfer of trademark is known as Assignment of trademark. In its broadest definition, assignment refers to the…
A trademark is a legally registered mark that is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises. Trademark is an intellectual property right…
