Are IP renewals together with IP assignments worth it?

The trademark renewal process could be approached in different ways. When assigning intellectual property (IP) assets to a new owner, the relevant records must be amended so as to reflect this change...

Topics: IP Recordals, Trademark & Design Renewals, Law Firm, Corporation

What personal information should not be included in IP records?

Although data protection laws vary according to the country, there are, generally, certain types of personal information which should never be made public, including featuring in intellectual...

Topics: IP Recordals, Law Firm, Corporation

IP Records management checklist for mergers and acquisitions

Intellectual property (IP) assets are some of the most important and valuable of any company, and as such, the effective management of these rights during mergers and acquisitions is of paramount...

Topics: IP Recordals, Law Firm, Corporation

Five Mistakes to Avoid When Registering a Trademark

When registering a trademark, many businesses fail to maximise their brand value through making simple mistakes which compromise a marks exclusivity and uniqueness. 

Topics: IP Recordals, Corporation

How to Choose the Appropriate External Counsel to Administrate Intellectual Property Rights

If your business has concluded that hiring external counsel to handle the management of its intellectual property rights (IP rights), here are a few helpful tips to help you to solidify your position...

Topics: IP Recordals, Corporation

5 famous international cases of brand forgery

Brands that achieve a great level of success for their companies often become assets coveted by buyers, sellers and rival companies alike. Sometimes, a less honest company will try to take advantage...

Topics: Brand Protection, IP Recordals, Corporation

How to Manage Your Brand’s Intellectual Property Portfolio

Why an IP portfolio?

Companies often neglect a vital aspect of maintaining and developing their success by failing to protect their intellectual property (IP). A successfully managed IP portfolio has...

Topics: IP Recordals, Corporation

Brandstock and WIPR webinar "The jungle of IP ownership: How to manage your IP Recordals"

Brandstock is happy to present its webinar “The jungle of IP ownership: How to manage your IP Recordals”, in collaboration with WIPR, which will be held on June 27, 2017.

Topics: IP Recordals, Law Firm, Corporation

Now’s the time to clean your docket!

With a new year comes new priorities.

One of the first this year should be to clean up your trademark docket and ensure you’re in the best-possible position to meet new challenges head on.

Topics: News, IP Recordals, Corporation