As a reminder, in the UK, you can protect a design that “is new and has individual character”. Following changes to the law in 2006, the UKIPO does not check whether a design meets these requirements before allowing registration. It means that the onus is on applicants...
Conducting a Powerful UKIPO Trademark SearchHere are key steps to take for a fruitful UK trade mark search:Define Your Trademark Clearly: Be specific about the word, phrase, logo, or design you intend to register. Consider potential variations or future expansions of your trademark. Identify ...
Marketing innovations may be supported by trade secrets and trade marks; many design rights will have started out as trade secrets. In heavily regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals and defence, regulations on disclosure may affect the choice of IP. The dominance of patents in the trade ...
Innovation can be categorised into four types where the subject is new or significantly improved: product (good or service), process (production or delivery method), marketing (product design or packaging, product placement, product promotion or pricing) and organisational (business practices, workpl...