What is real
is not external form.”
Recently, we have assisted our Client, a corporate advisory and investment firm focused on the lower-mid market, in finding the best option for protecting their core-brand, by searching the proposed denomination. Such a procedure aims to identify potential risks and suggesting a tailored filing strategy adapted as per the pre-existent similar trademarks.
Additionally, we have advised them on the best options of visual elements to be used as distinctive logo. Finally, we have successfully submitted the trademark application as per the personalized proposed filing strategy. We have performed in-house trademark availability research and submitted the trademark application at the European Union Intellectual Property Office.
Between August and September 2020, we faced a fairly common issue in the world of intellectual property. We have identified a similar trademark to that of one of our clients. The next step was contacting and starting the negotiation procedure with the opposing party in order to waive the protection of one of the classes, ( learn more )
Although many famous slogans enjoy incredible success, many others face the barrier of not being able to be registered. What could be the main reason why a short series of words cannot be registered? What is the definition of a slogan? Before finding out the reasons why certain slogans cannot be registered, we need to ( learn more )
The internet’s boundless borders have paved the way for small businesses to become international. Businesses that operate online also maintain multiple platforms of operation, including a website and social media accounts, and thereby increasing visibility and access to both consumers and potential brand abusers alike. Having brand protection that spans borders and countries is becoming ( learn more )