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    Solicitor to register IP Rights, Brand Name protection

    We, The Trademarkroom, are trade mark specialists operating in Southampton, UK. With over 15 years experience, we are one of the longest established trademark specialist companies in the UK, focusing on searching and filing trademarks and designs. Our work is carried out by registered trade mark...
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    SOLE TRADER But want to secure business name

    A registered trademark means that you become the owner of your brand name in the goods and services you have applied for- it can be a very useful tool in ongoing brand protection and means you can stop third parties using in without your consent.
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    What does registering your trademark Include ?

    Hello. The UKIPO are very helpful but they will not give legal advice on specific applications. Generally speaking- each logo will require a separate application- unless they have very minor differences when you could consider a 'series mark'. Classes are super important. Your application is...
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    Company name ?

    Hello. You can check out UK and EU registered trademarks here: https://www.gov.uk/search-for-trademark for free. If you'd like advice about the results please feel free to email us
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    Do you have a Logo?

    I love a logo, it can make your brand very memorable. You may also be able to protect a brand with a registered trademark- (think Nike tick). This can be very handy when it comes to protecting your brand from infringement and if you wish to sell it at a later date.
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    sole trader and trade mark ownership

    Your brand name if registered as a trademark needs to have a legal owner- usually an individual or company.
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    Anyone in UK - free / cheap cease and desist letter

    Hi. Our sister company www.lawdit.co.uk offer a free consultation and fixed fee services for trademark infringement matters such as cease and desist letters
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    New Business Noob

    A registered trademark can be a great asset to all sized businesses and particularly helpful to start-ups who may not have yet built up any goodwill or unregistered rights. You can check to see if your chosen name is available for free at the UKIPO. Make sure you check for similar names too...
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    How to protect my business name - important

    All valid points! If you do come up with a different trading name (your brand) then check it's available first. You can use the UKIPO search facilities free of charge: https://www.gov.uk/search-for-trademark If you'd like any help with this- please feel free to contact us.
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    Give Your Tips on How To Choose a Good Name for a Business

    Check you chosen name is both a) registrable as a trademark ( i.e. it complies with trademark law) and b)it is free to use. If you can protect your brand name with a registered trademark it can increase its value.
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    Taking legal action against another amazon seller listing on top of your offer.

    Yes to all the above! If they are trading using your name then you may have a case of trademark infringement. If you have a registered trademark then you should use it to enforce your rights. Please get in touch if we can help.
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    Someone else is using our trading name and similar branding to sell similar goods - advice please...

    Hi. It will come down to who has been using the name for the longest period of time and if you have been using it since 2009- it sounds like it is you! We are more than happy to offer a free consultation if you'd like to get in touch. The other party may not realise and does not want to be...
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    New business name registered by previous employer

    Hi. Number of issues at play here. As already pointed out 2 companies can be registered at Companies House with very similar names. You could registered a similar name and still use your own name as a brand. You would be wise to also consider filing a trademark. This will help if there are any...
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    Protecting my Trademark

    If you have a registered trademark and others are using your brand in a commercial sense without your consent then they maybe committing trademark infringement. If you'd like to get in touch we are happy to offer a free consultation [email protected]
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    Startup business - Similar Names?

    Hi. The nature of the words are irrelevant in this instance- but note that a trademark may be refused if it is deemed descriptive of the goods/services on offer or is considered non distinctive. Geographical location is irrelevant in terms of a trademark application. Trademarks are territorial...
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