Which resources do you need to run a trademark search? We bet you don’t have them

If you are looking to run a trademark search prior to registration of your new trademark then here are some things to remember when it comes to resources for your research.

Topics: Trademark Searching, Law Firm, Corporation

Is trademark searching costly? Yes, but only if you do it yourself

When conducting a trademark search prior to registration of a new mark, many businesses choose to do this themselves, with the goal of making a cost saving. However, evidence to the contrary suggests...

Topics: Trademark Searching, Law Firm, Corporation

The IP services you should include in your annual budget for your trademark protection

At the beginning of each financial year, every business must determine and implement an annual budget. When it comes to trademark protection, of course, no business is willing to knowingly cut...

Topics: Trademark Searching, Corporation

Brandstock wins important judgment for Diesel at EU General Court

Getting the chance to be recognised without creating brand awareness is quite appealing for all the unknown or new-born brands out on the market. That's why the risk of brand forgery is higher for...

Topics: Brand Protection, Corporation

The power of AI in IP departments

Can artificial intelligence actually be a danger for IP departments? In a recent article published by WIPR, our CEO Volker Spitz has talked about the power of AI and the importance of having a team...

Topics: Artificial Intelligence, Law Firm, Corporation

Video Buying Legal - What is benchmarking?

Is your business paying the right cost for its IP renewals, filings, opposition? Brian Gissane has talked about benchmarking in this short but full of useful information during Buying Legal...

Topics: Agent Benchmarking, Law Firm, Corporation

Three categories to tackle bad faith trade mark registrations in China

It may be the case that when a business attempts to register their trade mark in China, they find that their trade mark has already been registered by a Chinese company. In many instances the Chinese...

Topics: From Far East, Corporation

Forum seminar: professional trademark search

Performing a professional trademark search helps you protect your trademarks. To do this correctly, you need to know how to perform a text or image search within brand data from multiple national and...

Topics: Events, Law Firm, Corporation

Why a new and innovative analysis of your IP Portfolio can help you save money

Your IP portfolio is one of the most important elements of your business. It underpins your external messaging, and how you interact with your customers. It allows you to sell your products and be...

Topics: Trademark & Design Renewals, Corporation