What is a trade mark?
Trademarks are badges of origin. They distinguish the goods or services of one trader from another and can take many forms; for example...
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What is copyright?
Copyright is a legal right, giving the owner control over their work and how it is used. It gives creators protection against use of their..
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What is a patent?
A patent for an invention is granted by government to the inventor, giving the inventor the right to stop others, for a limited period...
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Unregistered design right vs design registration
UK design law protects the appearance and shape of whole products or parts of products e.g. its shape or decoration.
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Understanding intellectual property
If you have an invention or idea, it’s important that you understand your intellectual property and how to exploit it. There are four main..
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Submit a UK trade mark search
If you are thinking of registering your own trade mark it’s an essential exercise to check yourself for trade marks that may be similar to..
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How and what can you trademark in the UK?
A registered trade mark safeguards your brand, giving you the rights to take legal action if someone uses your brand without permission...
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Complete a UK patent search
A patent is a type of intellectual property that can be registered to protect the rights of how a new invention works or the method of...
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Beginner’s guide to trademark infringement
The infringement of a trade mark – also written and acknowledged as trademark or trade-mark – relates to the unauthorised use of...
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