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Trade Mark

A sign capable of :

- being represented

- distinguishing goods or services of one trader from those of other traders.

Trade mark infringement

Infringement in 3 situations:

Use a mark identical or similar to a mark with reputation regardless of the kind of goods or services + the use of the sign takes unfair advantage of, or is detrimental to, the distinctive character or the repute of the trade mark

Use a mark similar to the trade mark and used in relation to goods or services identical with or similar to those for which the trade mark is registered + likelihood of confusion between the two marks in the public’s mind.

Use a mark identical to a registered mark in relation to identical goods or services

1. Don’t use third parties’ trade marks
Check the UK and EU Intellectual Property Office

Tips to avoid infringement

UK IP office https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/intellectual-property-trade-marks
EU IP office https://euipo.europa.eu/eSearch/

2. Asking for permission

Consent in writing

Licence agreement

Potential defences

Honest practices
Referential use

Final Tip!

Be careful of # because they can be registered trade marks

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Trade Mark can take many forms

Logos

Shapes

Words

Slogans

Sounds

Colours

Honest practices in industrial or commercial matters

Discrediting the third party TM

Giving the impression there is a commercial connection between your brand and the third party TM owner

Presenting your product as an imitation or replica of the third party product.

Referantial use

Identifying the product as belonging to their owner

Showing the products for their intended purpose

Avoid comprising unnecessary Trade marks

Registered for specific territories