Yes, it is important to use a Trade Mark correctly or it could end up becoming descriptive, or even generic, in relation to your goods or services. You may choose to use the abbreviation “TM” to denote your Trade Mark, or you can use the ® symbol if your mark is registered. The ® symbol should not be used if your mark is not registered since this is a criminal offence.
Brookes Batchellor is pleased to announce another successful round of British examinations. Pamela Botell has now passed the final examination required for qualification as a British and European trade mark attorney; Gareth Holliday passed every examination he sat and now …
The London agreement came into force in 2008 and dramatically reduced the cost of European patent protection by providing that translations of European patents were no longer necessarily required by states party to the agreement. The latest news is that …
You can claim to have a “patent pending” as soon as you, or your patent attorney, have filed, or even just posted your patent application – see “How quickly can I get a patent pending” – although some would advise …