Registered TradeMark

[Jason Amison]

Hello,

I am looking into making my website a registered trademark -- it's still new, is it worth it yet? Also, where can I go to make my website a registered trademark?

Thanks!

Regards Jason :)

[Jason Amison]

Anyone have an input?

Regards Jason :)

[green mum]

I hope somene will come up with an answer - I'd be interested to know too....

[SolsburyHill]

Try these sites. Have a read and a browse and then raise any questions you wish.

http://www.out-law.com/page-339

http://www.pinsentmasons.com/Default.aspx?page=437 (scroll half way down and click on the basics and advisories links)

http://www.itma.org.uk/trademarks

http://www.ipo.gov.uk/tm/t-applying/t-should.htm

and finally if you want some expert advice click here:-

http://www.itma.org.uk/links

[Crossguard]

Trade mark registration is what we do regularly every day ... and our website at www.crossguard.info has plenty of free info .... if you are going to be successful, then protecting your reputation is always worth it!

[Mister B]

Have a good read of the IPO website.

Is it worth it? Well, that's entirely up to you. IMHO, if you have serious plans for your business, which you should do, then it is worth it. It offers you a greater degree of protection in more than one area, and for a relatively small amount of money, will help to ensure peace of mind as well.

It's not too expensive if you do it on your own, and relatively easy to do. However, as soon as you meet an obstacle, (like somebody challenging your mark,) again, IMHO, I would recommend calling in an expert like Crossguard. Spending a little now will save you a lot in the long run.

Good luck with it.

Mister B

[Crossguard]

A word of caution: there can be hidden pitfalls and it's only relatively easy to do if for example the products or services you provide are straightforward and you don't make a mistake in drafting a specification in the correct class of goods or services.

(Do you know what class to put rulers in when measuring devices are in class 9 and drawing instruments are in class 16?)