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The European Trade Mark and Design Network has produced a common practice for use when assessing the inherent distinctiveness of figurative trade marks containing descriptive and/or non-distinctive words.
This guidance outlines the requirements for claiming preferential tariffs under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
Section last updated: January 2021.
Examples of unacceptable trade marks around protected emblems, internet domain names and your company name.
How to apply to protect a wine name or aromatised wine name under the UK GI schemes and how to use a traditional term to describe a wine product.
Standardisation explained.
Depending on the objection raised in your examination, you have 2 months to respond through a number of options.
Traditional term for wine
How to apply for UK protection of a traditional term for a wine product and get it added to the UK traditional terms register.
How to apply to protect a spirit drink name under the UK GI schemes.
Understand the role of Natural England, local authorities and partnerships when designating or managing AONBs in England.
The European Trade Mark and Design Network has produced a common practice on relative grounds of refusal to assess the impact of likelihood of confusion.
Protocols and procedures for testing the distinctiveness, uniformity and stability (DUS) of certain agricultural and vegetable plants.
Guidance for businesses holding registered Community designs and international trade marks and designs.
Lists of standards that businesses can use to show their products, services or processes comply with essential requirements of legislation.
How responders can reduce the risk of communications disruption during emergencies by using ResilienceDirect, HITS and Telecoms Sub-Groups.
How to use a quasi-experimental study to evaluate your digital health product.
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