by Trademark Planet | Aug 13, 2021 | brand protection, trademark business name
Business owners often want to know whether they can trademark a domain name. The short answer is “Yes,” and it might be a good idea if the domain name is integral to your business. You may have taken steps to register your company name and your domain name. But...
by Trademark Planet | Aug 12, 2021 | brand protection, trademark business name
Choosing the right brand name can be tricky. You could be naming a future global brand, so choose carefully! Pick a name that consumers can easily recognise and associate with your brand. The strongest brand names are made-up or invented names, like ADIDAS, while the...
by Trademark Planet | Aug 12, 2021 | brand protection, trademark business name
Like a king’s monogram on a wax seal, or a signature on an original work of art, a trademark was historically an identifying mark to help consumers recognise the origin of a product. Similarly, the term branding has its origin in the practice of branding livestock to...
by Trademark Planet | Mar 29, 2021 | trademark business name
If you’ve already incorporated your company, that’s a good first step. Now you need to apply for a trademark registration to make sure you’re the only one who can use your business name in your industry. For the broadest protection, you should register your trademark...
by Trademark Planet | Mar 29, 2021 | trademark business name
Many businesses think that, having incorporated a company at Companies House, they’ve secured the exclusive right to use their chosen company name. But unfortunately incorporating a company provides no guarantee that someone else won’t: set up a company with a similar...
by Trademark Planet | Mar 19, 2021 | trademark business name
Did you know that a trademark registration can last forever? A registered trademark provides protection for your brand for an initial period of ten years, but it can be renewed for successive periods of ten years indefinitely. If you’re interested in costs, you...
