Recent content by Robin @ SH&P

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    Best platform for a simple online shop

    My advice would be to go with Shopify if you want peace of mind. Wordpress has the benefit of being free, but it is open source software and is always going to be prone to security issues. You will find that you will be constantly updating both Wordpress and all the plugins you use and you will...
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    Trademarked after I named my business

    It's difficult to give a rounded view without all the full facts but one thing that has occurred to me is that you might be entitled to counter sue on the basis of an "unjustified threats" action (Section 21 of the Trade Marks Act 1994). It does depend on the facts of the case and the wording of...
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    Trademark quandary!

    Hi The Byre, As surreyaces has rightly stated, the application cannot be refused by the IPO on the basis of this or any other earlier right. The rules on this changed back in 2008. The earlier right TM owner will be notified of your friend's application and will be invited to oppose it if they...