![]() ![]() However, there are certain content which cannot be a registered trademark, such as: ![]() One such example of a unique and distinctive trademark is ipod.įor a trademark to be registered, it has to fall under one of 45 classes, out of which 34 are reserved against goods whereas 11 are registered against services and each category is identified by its unique number, for example, the registration of a trademark for sports and gymnastics is categorized in class 28.Īs per UK Trademarks Act, there are certain items which you can register and certain items which you cannot. ![]() However, words in dictionary can still be registered however these arbitrary trademarks need to be meaningless in the context of their use, such as Apple Corps or Apple Computer. In case, the trademark which is submitted for registration is a word, one has to ensure that there is no meaning against it in the dictionary, because in case there is one, an objection against it is guaranteed. So, it is always good to opt for a unique or distinctive trademark so that there is no prior history against that particular trademark and it also makes the registration process very easy. When an objection is raised against the trademark registration, it is generally based on the distinctiveness or uniqueness of the symbol or word or logo etc. An objection against a trademark can be raised either by its previous or current owner or by the UPIO office itself and in case of an objection, time duration for registering that particular trademark will increase. Ideally in case of no objection, it takes time period of three and half to four months for a trademark to be registered. When a trademark registration application is sent to the UPIO office, it examines the same for its distinctiveness and peculiarity in relation to the product and service it is intended for. In case of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man, applications of the trademark registration is sent to UK Intellectual Property Office (UPIO), which is an executive agency sponsored by the Department for Business, Energy and Industry. In the United Kingdom, a trademark covers England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man, and can be extended to Jersey and Guernsey by applying to their respective trademark offices, which comes at an additional cost, apart from the normal fees. However, in order to do so, the trademark needs to be either registered or must have been used for a definite period of time in order to acquire a peculiar distinctiveness. Trademark in general cases is not warranted by freelancers or contractors, or sole traders.Ī trademark once registered, empowers the owner of that particular good or service with a bundle of exclusive rights which majorly includes the usage of the mark in any way as desired in relation to the products or services for which it is registered and also allows the owner of the registered trademark to protect and defend its mark against nay infringements. A trademark is usually employed by a small business or some big companies in the construction industry. Another symbol associated with trademark is SM, written in superscript, and is used for an unregistered service mark and is generally used to promote or brand services. Trademark symbol can be used with any common law usage of a mark, Registered trademark symbol can only be used with the marks which are registered with the concerned authority such as UK Intellectual Property Office (UIPO) in case of UK. Where former stands for the Trademark symbol and later stands for the Registered Trademark symbol. For example, USA and Canada prefers to write and use it as “trademark, UK prefers to use it as trademark, as per Trade Marks Act 1994. Various countries have their way of writing the word trademark. ![]() For the sake of recognition, trademarks are mostly displayed on the company buildings, which also helps in getting the trademark associated with the product or the service that particular company is dealing with. In a more defined version, it can be described as a recognizable sign, design or expression associated with a product or service, based on which it can be differentiated from other products or services and is generally located on a package, a label, a voucher or on the product. There are various synonyms to the word trademark, such as, insignia, hallmark, mark figure, stamp etc. In dictionary terms, trademark is a symbol, word, or words which are legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product. Before understanding Trademark Registrations, let us discuss the term trademark. ![]()
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3/19/2024 01:50:07 am
Hi, Thanks for referring us. your blog is very informative To register a company in the UK, choose a business structure and unique name, appoint directors and shareholders, and prepare the Memorandum and Articles of Association. Then, register with Companies House online or by post, paying the registration fee. Additionally, register for Corporation Tax with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and open a business bank account. Ensure compliance with ongoing filing and regulatory requirements to maintain legal status and operation. Consider professional advice for a smoother process.
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