If you get your logo created for you on Upwork, or on Fiverr, or one of those sites, or even by a local designer, does that mean that you can register your logo as a trademark? It depends on the terms and conditions and who actually owns the original copyright. Read more…
What should you do if you find that somebody is using your registered trademark? First, you should check that your trademark is still valid. Sometimes people think they have a valid trademark, but it’s actually lapsed because they’ve forgotten to pay registration or renewal fees. Second, do you actually Read more…
When the time comes to sell your business, who will own your trademark? It depends who currently owns your trademark. Do you have it registered? If you do, whose name is it registered in? Is it in your personal name or Is it in the company’s name? If you’re selling Read more…
Can you file a trademark registration which includes a well-known saying? You can file it, but it’s unlikely to be granted. For example the saying “keep calm and carry on.” If you’ve put that into any trademark application, it’s very likely you’re not going to be able to get a Read more…