Since 24 November 2014, OHIM (the European trade mark office, which registers Community trade marks) offers applicants the possibility to have their Community trade mark applications published more quickly, thanks to the Fast Track examination.
Social media has become an integral part of marketing strategy for consumer products, with many phrases, straplines and brands being devised specifically for targeted campaigns and used with a hashtag.
A hashtag is simply a way for people to search for conversations on Twitter relating to a particular topic. Brand owners who want to generate a buzz on Twitter around their brand can run a campaign for people to use a particular hashtag when discussing their product or business, making it possible for clever marketers to use phrases or words as part of a particular campaign. But in a highly competitive world how does a brand owner protect the effort put into such campaign branding? And, if they protect it, how do they control it?
The Intellectual Property Office's Webmarking of patented products – business guidance is set out below:
A network of companies throughout Gloucestershire and Herefordshire has been involved in developing a revolutionary new baby buggy concept.
In recent years Non-Practising Entities (NPE’s) have grown significantly with one particular type – the Patent Troll - receiving a lot of notoriety in the media. But what exactly are NPE’s and how do you ensure your patent strategy is best placed to protect you against these patent trolls?
Due to the coronavirus outbreak and recent health advice, the WJ team are working from home. It’s business as usual however some services may be slightly slower than normal so please bear with us during this time. As our offices are currently closed we will not be able to access postal mail so please send correspondence and documents by email on docketing@wynne-jones.com. Our telephones have been diverted so the WJ team are still contactable by phone on 01242 267 600.
