What is a trade mark?
Did you know that trade marks aren't just for big companies and famous people? They're actually something that anyone can own, whether you run a small local business or a larger multinational corporation.
A trade mark lets everyone know that your goods or services belong to you, and are legally protected from imitation. So, if you want to protect your brand and make sure that others don't use it without your permission, getting a trade mark is definitely worth considering!
In this blog post, we’ll go over the precise definition of a trademark and what types of intellectual property it can protect.
What is the Definition of a TradeMark?
It is a form of intellectual property used to protect the brands, names and logos that you use to separate your company from the competition.
Obtaining registered protection is vital to secure the exclusive right to the name and prevent others from using similar names in the market.
The owner has the exclusive right to use the protected names, logos, designs and brands, and has the power to take legal action against any misuse of their trademarks.
What can be Registered as a TradeMark?
Names and logos for both businesses and products are typically the most common types of intellectual property that are registered for trademarks.
There are other types of intellectual property that can be protected with a trade mark which, according to the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA), can include:
- Words
• Logos
• Shapes
• Positions
• Patterns
• Colours (single or combination)
• Sounds
• Motions
• Multimedia
• Holograms
Have any more questions regarding trademarks? Read our previous blog post that covers all of the important questions like ‘how long is a trademark valid for?’ and ‘how do you look for existing trademarks?’ amongst many others: 10 Trade mark FAQs for UK Protections.
Getting Expert Trade Mark Help
If you're interested in protecting your brand and ensuring that it's not used without your permission, consider working with a trademark expert.
A Chartered Trade Mark attorney from Tennant IP can help you navigate the process of obtaining registered trademark protection and ensure that your intellectual property is properly safeguarded.
Don't leave your brand's future to chance - contact Tennant IP today to learn more about how they can help you protect your trademark.
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mail@tennantip.co.uk
