Intellectual Property

How to Retain Control Over the Use of Names as Brands

How to Retain Control Over the Use of Names as Brands

People renowned in the world of art or sports, as well as personal brands on social networks are not always aware of the importance of registering their names as a trademark in relation to goods...
Why is Brand Protection Important Now?

Why is Brand Protection Important Now?

Given an increase in online shopping, ever-evolving consumer behaviours & changes in the way products are being bought online, owners of brands worldwide are now facing hitherto unseen & bigger challenges. And topping
How to protect your TM in the EU

How to protect your TM in the EU

After filing an application for registration of a trademark in the EU, an examination procedure is carried out with respect to each mark applied for registration. As a result of such examination, the
Trademarking Designs in the EU

Trademarking Designs in the EU

The recent decision of the EU Court of Justice (the CJEU) in the Gömböc case has shed some light on certain legal aspects of trademark protection in the EU. By analyzing the decision, we’ll try...
Proof of Use of TM in the European Union

Proof of Use of TM in the European Union

This article addresses the issues of trademark registration in the EU and the UK, in particular, the nuances that may arise after the registration is canceled. In a recent case, the issue of whether it...
How to Protect a Domain Name?

How to Protect a Domain Name?

Many domain name holders are intimidated by the question of how to protect a domain name. And this is not surprising since from a legal point of view it is quite a complicated issue. We...
Managing IP Risks

Managing IP Risks

Business management during crises requires careful risk management. In addition to the risks associated with labor & environmental protection, risks associated with IP rights violation pose a direct threat to businesses unless they are timely...
A Guide for Startups Wishing to Register a Trademark in The EU

A Guide for Startups Wishing to Register a Trademark in The EU

Startups are well aware that at the start of a business it is necessary to take care of trademark protection and register it. The trademark is protected territorially, that is, its protection extends
Registering a Trademark in Vietnam

Registering a Trademark in Vietnam

To be able to do business & protect your rights in Vietnam, you must register a trademark in Vietnam . This article will provide you with important information on registering a trademark
Trademarks Registration and Protection in The Benelux

Trademarks Registration and Protection in The Benelux

To begin with, the three countries which are parts of the Benelux — Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg — have concluded an agreement on the unification of their national trademark laws signed at the beginning...
Protection of TM and IP in Sweden

Protection of TM and IP in Sweden

Sweden is known both in Europe and around the world as an advocate of intellectual property rights and is a signatory to almost all international conventions in this area. That is, the IP protection issue...
Franchising in Holland

Franchising in Holland

Recent years have seen a genuine boom in Holland’s franchise sector. One of the most popular franchising areas is retail where fast food franchises have been mushrooming at a staggering rate. One of the advantages...
Franchising in Great Britain

Franchising in Great Britain

Franchising  is an arrangement between two or more parties whereby the franchisor grants the franchisee a right to use their trademarks, production processes & business systems to come up with a product or
IP Due Diligence in the UK

IP Due Diligence in the UK

Today, regardless of whether you intend to start a business in England or are already a multi-billion dollar company, intellectual property (IP) is often one of the most important assets of
How to Avoid Trade Secrets Disclosure by Former Employees

How to Avoid Trade Secrets Disclosure by Former Employees

Today, a few companies can boast that they never had cases of confidential information disclosure. There are many situations where these violations occurred on the part of the company’s former employees. What unjustness! You hire...
IP protection and know-how for startups

IP protection and know-how for startups

The diversity of innovative ideas and business concepts at this year's Digital Top 50 awards was absolutely impressive. This is yet another reminder that intangible assets for startups, especially those of them that
How to Protect TM Associated with Artificial Intelligence

How to Protect TM Associated with Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an irreversible global trend that is evolving at an incredible rate and constantly poses ever new unique challenges to technology companies. This review will explain why, for AI-related firms, a brand...
Pharmaceutical trademarks protection

Pharmaceutical trademarks protection

Due to the lack of knowledge of European trademark registration laws , pharmaceutical companies often fall into disrepute. If a pharmaceutical company intends to register a trademark in the European Union
Attracting Innovations and Protecting IP in Japan

Attracting Innovations and Protecting IP in Japan

The Japanese share in the global market for innovative technologies is increasing not only due to its own unique technical solutions, but also due to the utilization of foreign inventions and other IP
Legislative Framework Governing Trade Secrets in Malta

Legislative Framework Governing Trade Secrets in Malta

The recent legislative changes in Malta have simplified procedure for registering sensitive trade data , providing both domestic and non-domestic businesses with an opportunity to take advantage of more effective data protection
Trademark Registration and Protection in The EU

Trademark Registration and Protection in The EU

Trademark as a Tool to Stand Out In the world of consumption, the functions performed by the trademark today provide the following benefits for the product and its manufacturer:
Trademark Registration in Saudi Arabia

Trademark Registration in Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is situated at the junction of Africa, Europe and Asia. Being top oil exporter in the world and being seriously committed to promoting an efficient economic diversification