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Our members help businesses to navigate intellectual property law in the UK and globally. #IntellectualProperty #TradeMarks
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What happens when a famous transport slogan meets a global fashion giant? 💥 Our most recent blog uncovers the long-running dispute between TfL and Gap (ITM) Inc. and their battle over branding rights 💡 Read more about the case here 👇 https://t.co/92dCEuRUW5
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What happens when a famous transport slogan collides with a global fashion brand? TfL and Gap clash in a battle over iconic branding rights.
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On hearing ‘Adidas’ your mind may jump to, ‘the brand with the three stripes’ 👕👟🧢 However, is Adidas the 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 brand with stripes? Dive into this global dispute between fashion brands Thom Browne and Adidas here 👇 https://t.co/ejBSMZcloa
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Thom Browne and Adidas: two global names in the fashion world who are rarely mentioned in the same conversations, unless you are in the world of IP.
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The McDonald's Big Mac is known far and wide as the chain’s signature dish 🍔 But even the biggest brands can find themselves at risk of losing their trade mark if they do not adequately protect it 🚫™️ 💡 Find out what went wrong for McDonald’s here: https://t.co/VVp8TZOssK
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The differing recent fortunes of Campbell’s and McDonald’s trade marks highlight the need for businesses to document use of trade marks, as Chartered Trade Mark Attorney Graeme Murray explains.
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Colin v Cuthbert: a case to remember 🐛🍰 We all have our favourites when it comes to brands, but what can we learn from this iconic case? Find out more in the link below 👇 🔗 https://t.co/8UoKXL166c
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To what extent can the name of a country, like Sweden, actually be a trade mark? 🇸🇪 It's been reported that Sweden is the first country to seek to register its name as a trade mark at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). Read more 👇 https://t.co/utahsQUVtP
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To what extent can the name of a country, like Sweden, actually be a trade mark which can be registered and protected?
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While some say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, it can be less than ideal when it comes to your business or brand. Here's how some of the most famous brands in the food and drink industry have protected themselves 🍵🥣 🔗 https://t.co/q50h6UySUQ
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The food and drink sector is a thriving busy marketplace, full of intellectual property 🍔🥫☕ With so many elements to consider, we’ve produced a guide which covers all you need to know about securing the IP of your product 💡 Read the guide here 👇 https://t.co/clRqem7UtU
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The food and drink sector is a thriving busy marketplace, to help new entrants to this vibrant space we have put together a start to finish guide on the stages of securing IP for a new product – what...
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“In 2022, Coca-Cola’s brand was valued at 97.9 billion U.S. dollars – a long way from its humble beginnings in 1886 in a pharmacy in downtown Atlanta.” Discover the history of one of the most famous logos, Coca-Cola 🥤💡 https://t.co/elARrVyJcu
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In 2022, Coca-Cola’s brand was valued at 97.9 billion U.S. dollars – a long way from its humble beginnings in 1886 in a pharmacy in downtown Atlanta. How did it shoot to global fame?
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When you have a great product, everyone wants a piece of the pie 🥧 That’s why protecting your brand is crucial to the success of any product 📈 We've gathered expert tips from a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney to help guide you on your journey 💡 https://t.co/PkHsYhyeiX
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Branding is vital to your product standing out – what do you need to know to protect it?
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What happens when ‘copycat’ products go up against the 'real deal'? ™️ 🛒🛍️ We delve into supermarket dupes, how they can exist alongside original, well-known brands, and if the law does enough to protect businesses 💡 Read more here 👇 https://t.co/Z9lrzt36rN
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Supermarket shelves are full of own-brand products that mimic leading brands. Ever wondered just how they get away with it?
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Rumour has it that one employee of Bass Brewery spent the cold New Year’s Eve of 1875 queuing outside the then Patent Office in a mission to secure the UK's first registered trade mark 🍺 ™️ Read more about the history of early UK trade marks here 👇 https://t.co/oM6hSgcQKB
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To what lengths did Bass Brewery go to secure the UK’s first registered trade mark? We take a historical look at the early UK trade mark registrations you’ll still recognise today.
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We often think of names and logos when it comes to IP protection, but did you know distinctive bottle shapes and packaging can also be protected as a trade mark? ®️💡 Discover the key brands that have registered for non-traditional trade marks 👇 https://t.co/we7cgl3dLk
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Distinctive bottle shapes and packaging can be protected as a trade mark, this can be valuable to food and drink manufacturers to help them to stand out, we explore the details.
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While energy drink giant, Red Bull claims to 'give you wings', can it prevent other brands from promising the same? 🚀🥃 Explore the various features that brands have attempted to protect from imitation in a crowded drinks market: https://t.co/409FppAAiE
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How do Red Bull and Monster use their reputations to energise their IP portfolios? We share the lessons that can help businesses in the drinks sector thrive.
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“Establishing – and adequately protecting – a strong brand early on in your business journey will help attract the investment you need to continue to scale.” Here are our key steps for building your food and drink business and ensuring it's protected 👇 https://t.co/2ejPiz9fh8
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Your brand has never been a more important part of building a business in the food and drink sector - how do you leverage it to make your business a success?
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Did you know that slogans such as Nestlé’s “Have a Break” or even the sound of the “I’m lovin’ it” McDonald’s jingle can be protected by a non-traditional trade mark? 🍫🍔 💡 Understand more here: https://t.co/VCn942ubNB
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Brands are vital to any organisation operating in the food and beverage manufacturing business.
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In the coming months, we'll be shining a spotlight on some of the biggest food and drink brands and the important role trade marks have played in protecting their products ®️ Explore our refreshed content here 👇 https://t.co/sJ1TBm5c6a
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Have you used TikTok Shop before? 👗👟 With the platform recently introducing pre-loved luxury goods, find out some of the steps brands take to prove product authenticity: https://t.co/lw6zTqqxTj
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With fast fashion on its way out, second-hand fashion is making a comeback.
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The internet can be a home for ideas for flourish, but it can also allow for fakes to thrive. Understand how IP protection can allow online business to stay safe: https://t.co/K4m9HTHaqg
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TikTok must now be one of the most popular, fast-growing social media apps globally. Starting off as a platform mostly used to post dance routines and lip-sync videos, it has turned into a highly...
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Did you know that the appearance of landmarks can be protected by intellectual property rights? This helps unique buildings to stay unique - learn about some famous examples: https://t.co/7twBDqGaxU
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Whether it’s Big Ben or the Eiffel Tower, taking and sharing photos of landmarks is far from unusual. However, did you know that the appearance of landmarks can be protected with IP rights?
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For athletes, a strong reputation is key to a successful career within and beyond their sport. High quality IP protection allows personal brands to thrive - we set out how it can work: https://t.co/oVFpkKFJRb
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Sports and branding seem to go hand-in-hand with each other.
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