Urgent Notice for Clients of Brandright
This matter first came to our attention after we were contacted by a former client of Brandright who was unsure whether they were still receiving important correspondence relating to their trademarks. When a representative is no longer operational, renewal reminders, examination deadlines, and third-party actions can be sent to an address that is no longer […]
Brexit’s Final Blow to EU Trademarks – the UK Trademark Gap That Could Affect Established Brands
If you sell products or services into the UK and don’t have a UK trademark, your brand may be completely unprotected, even if you’ve traded in the UK for years under your European trademark. From January 2026, a subtle but important trademark change has made this risk more immediate. Combined with a widespread lack of trademark […]
Important – Update on Our Pricing
Since 2017, our pricing has remained unchanged. During that time, we have remained firmly committed to one principle: making high quality trademark support accessible to anyone with a vision they want to protect. Despite rising costs across the UK, we chose not to increase prices following last year’s budget. Instead, we focused on investing in […]
IMPORTANT – Lessons from SpudBros vs The Spud Father – Part 2
Prevention Is Better Than Cure Registering a trademark is only the first step. The second, often forgotten and probably more important for you (the trademark owner) and people who may accidentally infringe upon your trademark is actively monitoring it. SpudBros acted correctly in registering the Spudfather Trademark, but it looks they did not spot the […]
SpudBros vs The Spud Father – What Actually Happened?
If you’ve watched TikTok recently, you’ll have seen a massive dispute between SpudBros and The Spud Father, which has blown up social media feeds and gained headlines across the food industry. But beneath the viral posts, there are important lessons for every small business about research, UK trademark registration, and responsibility. What we know […]
We Got a 1 Star Review… You Won’t Believe Why
It’s not every day you get a one-star review for something you didn’t even do. But this is exactly what happened to us last week… It started with a ping in our inbox. “New review”: Cue instant chaos… Our WhatsApp group chat lit up with the everyone moving into full fact-finding mode (at 11pm on […]
Urgent Notice for Clients of Ancient Hume Ltd
This matter first came to our attention after we were contacted by a former client of Ancient Hume Ltd who was unsure whether they were still receiving important correspondence relating to their trademark. When a representative is no longer operational, renewal reminders, examination deadlines, and third-party actions can be sent to an address that is no […]
When Ugg Isn’t Just a Brand and What the Famous Boot Taught Us About Trademarks and Geography
Say “Ugg” in the UK and you’ll picture the classic tan boots, trademarked, well marketed, and sold by the UGG brand. But say “ugg” in Australia or New Zealand, and you’ll likely get a different response. There, it’s not a brand, it’s a boot. A locally made sheepskin boot, to be exact. And that difference […]
Cadbury’s Purple Battle: When Colour Alone Is Not Enough
What do you think of when you think of Cadbury? Is it Purple? Cadbury’s has had some unforgettable adverts from the drumming gorilla to the “Eyebrow Dance” and may a heartfelt Christmas campaigns. It’s safe to say the brand has made its mark. But beyond the ads, one of Cadbury’s most enduring brand assets is […]
Trademarking Shapes? – Toblerone’s Triangular Triumph: How a Chocolate Shape Made Trademark History
Let’s be honest, when you think of Toblerone, you aren’t thinking about nougat, you probably are thinking about chocolate BUT you are definitely thinking of the shape first (I also think of duty free too)! Well that triangular peak is not just for show. It is one of the most recognisable chocolate designs in the […]