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How does a registered trademark help remove a fake social media account?
A registered trademark proves ownership of your brand, which gives a clear basis for a formal complaint to the platform. With it, infringing content, handles and acc…
What is the social media takedown process?
There are five stages. We assess the content or account to confirm it breaches your rights, gather evidence including proof of trademark ownership, and file a formal…
When might a business need a social media takedown?
Common reasons include impersonation accounts using your name or logo, handles or usernames containing your registered trademark, accounts promoting counterfeit prod…
What is a website takedown service?
A website takedown service identifies online use that infringes your rights and works to have it removed from websites, search engines and the platforms where it is…
What happens if a website owner refuses to remove infringing content?
If the infringing party does not co-operate, the matter can be escalated. As the trademark owner, and through our representation, you can ask the relevant hosting pl…
Can a trademark help recover a copycat domain name?
It can. One client's first monitoring report found an infringing domain registered by a former supplier. On our advice, they complained to Nominet, which administers…
Are most website infringements deliberate?
In our experience, most infringements are inadvertent rather than malicious. Intent is often a factor when gathering evidence, and it usually shapes the approach. We…
Article8 Jun 2026Should You Trademark a Brand That Started on Social Media?
Should you trademark a brand that started on social media? Why a handle is not a trademark, the marketing risk of an unowned name, and practical steps to take.
Article5 Jun 2026Can You Stop Somebody Bidding On Your Brand Name In Google Ads With A Trademark?
Can you stop a competitor bidding on your brand name in Google Ads? How trademark infringement, passing off in the UK & registering a trademark protect you.
Article6 Feb 2026Who Manages Trademarks Within an Organisation?
Discover who manages trademarks in your organization. Expert trademark management services for businesses of all sizes. Free consultation available.
Video6 Feb 2026Are Trademarks Ready for the Metaverse?
A quick explainer on how trademarks apply to NFTs and the metaverse, covering key legal points brands and creators should know in under a minute.
Article21 Oct 2025How to Remove Fake Social Media Accounts and Why Trademarks Make It Easier
Fake social media accounts are now one of the biggest online threats to businesses and influencers. From Instagram and TikTok to Facebook and LinkedIn,…
News7 Jun 2025Your Brand, Their Website: What the Ryanair v Skyscanner Ruling Teaches Every Business About Online Trademark Control
Can you stop third parties using your brand online? The Ryanair v Skyscanner ruling reveals the limits of trademark law and the importance of licensing.
Article7 May 2025Do You Need a Trademark to Sell on Amazon?
You can sell on Amazon without a registered trademark, but if you want full control of your brand and listings, a trademark is essential.…
Article6 Dec 2024Trademark Strategies for NFTs: Navigating a New Digital Economy
The rapid rise of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has revolutionised how artists, creators, and brands interact with their audiences. By offering unique digital assets tied…
Article6 Dec 2024Navigating Trademark Issues in the NFT World
When we talk about Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT’s) we are essentially talking about the world of digital art and assets, 2021 marked a revolutionary change…
Article20 Sep 2024Social Media, Accounts and Handles, Who’s Enforcing Them?
Social media accounts and handles have become essential to any brand with the advancement of the digital world. More and more businesses are using…
Article21 Aug 2024Domains and Websites: How Do You Stop People Using Your Brand?
In today’s digital world, protecting your brand online is as important as safeguarding your physical assets. Your domain name and website are key components…
Article19 Jun 2024How can trademarks boost your Search Engine Rankings?
Register and trademark a business name to boost online presence. Protect your brand, increase trust, and improve SEO rankings. Invest in our Trademark Service today.
Article28 Sep 2026Are Trademarks a Metaphor for Life?
Can a trademark stop someone using your brand? Not physically, any more than a speed limit stops speeding. Why registration still deters, and how it fits in.
Article21 May 2026Can You Sell Upcycled Branded Goods Without Infringing a Trademark?
Can you sell upcycled branded goods without infringing a trademark? How UK exhaustion of rights works, the Chanel, Rolex and Hermès cases, and checks to make.
Article6 Dec 2024Protecting Your Brand in the Virtual World of NFTs
As non-fungible tokens (NFTs) continue to revolutionise the digital landscape, protecting your brand in this virtual space has never been more critical. NFTs can…
Article6 Dec 2024Damien Hirst’s NFT Experiment: Digital Art vs. Physical Art
Damien Hirst who owns several trademarks worldwide including ‘his name’, ‘Spot Paintings’ and ‘Spin Paintings’, shook up the art world with his groundbreaking project,…
Article6 Dec 2024MetaBirkins: A Case Study in Trademark Disputes with NFTs
If you read our article Navigating Trademark Issues in the NFT World you’ll know that NFT’s and the rights and obligations to their creation,…
News15 May 2021Gucci & Facebook combine forces to take down counterfeit retailers.
Read how fashion label Gucci & internet giant Facebook are combining forces in lawsuit against counterfeit sellers.
News3 May 2021Michelin win trademark dispute against Japanese wine delivery website.
International tyre giant, Michelin, has been successful in its bid to prevent an individual in Japan from trading under the domain ‘Michelin-wine.tokyo’. The Tradema…
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