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Longevity of a trademark does not equate to invincibility. Supplying frozen foods for the last 46 years, supermarket Iceland have now come under attack from the Icelandic Government.

The luxury brand Cartier will be sparkling a little brighter this Christmas after filing for an injunction against US firm Jewelry Unlimited.

The Unified Patent Court is the final realisation of an idea that has been under discussion since the 1970s… that of a single European-wide patent

A patent gives you monopoly rights on your invention. In order to retain these rights, you must regularly renew your patent. It’s important you keep track of renewal dates to ensure the best possible protection. Here are some guidelines to help:

Trademarks are important assets to your business and by protecting your brand within your territory you prevent someone from damaging your business by using a similar mark. But how much does it cost to register your trademark?

Trademark infringement is the unauthorised use of a trademark or service mark on or in conjunction with goods and/or services in a manner that is likely to cause confusion or deception about the source of the goods and/or services.

If you’re looking for information on topics such as ‘What can be registered as a trademark’ or ‘How will Brexit affect trademarks and patents? Then we’ve got the answers.

Twitter removes fake Rio 2016 ‘Rule 40’ Olympic account

Twitter has moved the fake account @Official_Rule40 which targeted tweeters using #Rio2016

The account is a fake, but has gathered a lot of media attention after telling off various brands and celebrities including the Pope, 10 Downing Street and Donald Trump for using the official #Rio2016 hashtag on Twitter.

Since the EU referendum on the 23rd June, there has been a flurry of applications to the UK and EU Registry to register Brexit inspired ideas.

The 2016 Rio Olympics has already had a shaky start, banning athletes, unfinished accommodation, and now there is a hashtag trademark controversy.