50 reasons to trademark a business
Protection from Infringement: A registered trademark provides legal protection against unauthorised use. Exclusive Rights: Grants you exclusive rights to use the trademark in relation to the goods and/or services for which it is registered. Business Asset: Trademarks can appreciate in value over time. Licensing Opportunities: You can license your trademark to others and earn royalties. […]
5 celebrities and their trademark antics
Drake tried to trademark “God’s Plan”. Back in 2018, Canadian rapper Drake tried to trademark the term “God’s Plan”, a song from his Album “Scorpion”. The filing suggested that he’d planned to use the phrase for clothing, marketing, promotions, and music. What’s more surprising is his application was successful! KISS and the devil […]
The Two Horse Brand
Did you know that Levi’s wasn’t always known as Levi’s? When the denim brand was first launched in 1886 by designer Levi Strauss, the famous jeans were known as “The Two Horse Brand”. When their patent for the jean-making process was about to expire, they started to use their now famous logo of the two […]
Bass, the UK’s oldest trademark
Known as the original brewery to produce pale ale, Bass is one of the most recognisable beer brands in the UK. But did you know that their iconic, yet simple, red logo is also the oldest known trademark in the UK? It is reported that Bass beer was first brewed up in 1777 by William […]
5 Interesting Trademarks
These days you can trademark just about anything, from colours to names, sounds or images. Take a look at these five quirky trademarks from around the world. Photographs of the Eiffel Tower at night. Come to think of it, you don’t see as many photographs of the Eiffel Tower at night as you […]
The ABC’s of Business Insurance
Always Be Covered This article is by no means a comprehensive guide to business insurance. Sadly, the breadth of the topic can hardly be distilled into one post. Hopefully, we can cover the basics here concisely enough to help you make an informed decision about your options moving forward. Business insurance requirements vary hugely based on circumstance. […]
Starting a New Business Checklist
Starting a new business? During this exciting time, it’s all too easy to overlook some of the fundamentals that can make the difference between success and failure early on, some of which have significant associated costs. Failure to consider these expenses and plan accordingly is one of the key reasons for the alarmingly high rate […]
Top 5 Trademark Myths
There seems to be an awful lot of confusion around Trademarks and what does and doesn’t constitute legal ownership of a name, logo, or phrase. To clear things up: here are the top 5 myths surrounding trademarks so that you don’t get caught out. Myth 1: Registering your company name with Companies House is the […]
What is a Trade Mark?
Trademarks exist to distinguish the goods and services of one trader from the goods and services of another. Simply put, a trademark is how your customers (and potential new customers) can identify the products and services you provide. Trademarks can take many different forms; including words, slogans, shapes, colours—even sounds and are registered within individual […]
Writing a Business Plan
Whether you’re looking to raise outside funding or are looking to communicate your vision effectively to your team, taking the time to construct a well thought out business out plan will serve as useful tool moving forward. The process itself will force you to examine every aspect of what you’re doing. It will help you […]