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 […]
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 […]
How to Spot Trademark Scams Before They Cost You
Over the last few years, we have seen a sharp rise in trademark scams targeting UK businesses. These scams are clever, convincing, and often arrive shortly after a trademark has been published or renewed. As a UK Trademark Registration specialist, we see first-hand the stress and damage these scams can cause for business owners, so […]
Your Trademark is coming up for renewal. How to renew and protect your brand.
Your Trademark is coming up for renewal. How to renew and protect your brand. Scammers are targeting businesses during renewals. Here’s how to make sure your trademark stays registered for another 10 years, and your brand remains secure. Save money on your upcoming renewal with Active Trademark Monitoring today! Your brand is your business’s most […]
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
Note : This information is based on publicly available records and specific cases reviewed. It is not intended to make any allegation of wrongdoing. 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 […]
Trademarks, Designs & Patents: What’s the Right Solution for You?
Every day we receive dozens of enquiries, and they typically fall into two camps: People with a new concept who want guidance on how to protect it. With the explosion of online marketplaces like Amazon, TikTok Shop, and Etsy, people with great ideas can now get their products in front of a global audience. But to sell […]
Design Registration and Renewal Services
Design Registration & Renewal Services Protect the way your product looks — not just its name While trademarks protect your brand name, slogan, or logo, design registrations protect how your products look. A registered design gives you the exclusive right to the appearance of your product or packaging, its shape, configuration, pattern or ornamentation, which can play a vital part […]
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 […]