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Trade Marks - Similar Name Application Prevented
When there is a risk of confusion on account of the registration of a trade mark name similar to yours, prompt action is advised.
Recently, well-known double glazing firm Anglian Windows noted that an application had been made by an unrelated company, which had been incorporated in August 2014, to register trade marks in the names of Anglian Roof Trim and Anglian Home Improvement.
Fearing that the public could be misled into thinking that the trade marks referred to Anglian Windows, with a resulting potential detriment to the company, it sought and obtained a court order for an injunction to prevent the trade mark registration applications.
Prevention is better than cure in such circumstances. It is possible to monitor trade mark applications and to take action to oppose them if you perceive that damage will be done to your company through confusion with your registered trade marks. It is also important to take action to protect your brands by registering trade marks where appropriate.
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