Streamlined trade mark registration
It is now easier than ever to register a new product for trade mark protection, following amendments to the Trade Marks Act 1994 that came into force on 1 October.
This is because from now on, rather than objecting to an application on the grounds of a past similar marks, the UK IPO (formerly call the UK Trade Marks Registry) will give the applicant a list of such marks to which they can respond.
According to Lord Triesman, Intellectual Property and Quality Minister, "The new system will make it easier for businesses wanting to launch new products and protect them with UK trade marks. It will also help users by aligning the UK regime with the European system."
If you have developed a product or service that you would like to protect, please contact our team to discuss the best approach for you to take.
Call Tony Forster on 0117 9290451 or email tforster@metcalfes.co.uk
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