I am absolutely thrilled to share some exciting news– I have been honoured with the IPSE Member of the Year Award 2023. IPSE is the UK’s only not-for-profit association dedicated to the self-employed. It’s with a heart full of pride and gratitude that I announce this achievement, especially as a non-enterable award. This is recognition […]
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In May 2019, Marc Jacobs (MJ) applied in the USA, to register the word “THE” for clothing and handbags. The application has gone back and forth with the US Patent and Trade Mark Office (USPTO) over the registrability of the word as a trade mark. Initially MJ submitted evidence showing that the word would be
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When you file an application to register a trade mark, design right or patent at the Intellectual Property Office, you must include an address for service. This is the address where the IPO will write to you about your IP right. From 1 January 2021, this address must be one in the UK and can
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In November 2020, the UK government launched a consultation on proposals to ban online adverts for foods high in fat, sugar and salt, in a bid to tackle the obesity crisis in the UK. The consultation was due to run for six weeks, gathering views from the public and industry stakeholders to understand the impact
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