Trade Mark Enforcement Guidance Notes

These Trade Mark Enforcement Guidance Notes provide a practical starting point for protecting and enforcing registered and unregistered trade marks.

Trade marks carry the reputation and goodwill of a business and can be a valuable commercial asset. They should be protected carefully, whether registered or unregistered.

Trade mark protection and enforcement guidance

The guidance introduces trade marks and explains key differences between registered and unregistered marks. It also covers the basics of trade mark registration and the status of unregistered trade marks.

The notes address infringement of both registered and unregistered trade marks, including trade mark application opposition, cease-and-desist letters and co-existence agreements.

Threats actions and unfounded trade mark infringement claims

The guidance includes material on threats actions, which suspected infringers may bring against accusers who make unfounded threats of infringement proceedings.

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