Can I register a trademark...

[Markr_85]

I am based in the UK so I am only currently referring to UK law. Please excuse me if this question has already been answered, I have looked through the forums but not been able to find the same query.

I am in the process of registering a PLC, however the company name which I was about register, coincidentally was registered 6 months ago. I am still extremely keen to use this name as my brand. Currently this brand name is in use, but is not trademarked.

The only difference in between their company name and my proposed trading name is "the". I'm fairly certain that there's no way around this for me legally but thought I would check if it is possible for me to register this trademark to allow me to trade under this name?

Thanks in advance.

 

[FlyingRon]

Try http://www.thelawforum.co.uk.

This forum is only for US law.

 

[quincy]

To go along with FlyingRon's link, here is a link for the benefit of other UK visitors to this site who have questions on trademark laws. The link is to the UK government's web page on trademark laws in the UK. The laws differ in some significant ways from the laws of the US.

https://www.gov.uk/topic/intellectual-property/trade-marks

For assistance with your trademark concerns, Markr_85, you should locate an IP attorney in your area of the UK. Good luck.

 

[Markr_85]

Sorry about that! Many thanks for posting the link to the UK site.

All the best.
Mark

 

[quincy]

Sorry about that! Many thanks for posting the link to the UK site.

All the best.
Mark

Thank you for the thanks, Mark. Both FlyingRon and I appreciate them.

Sorry we cannot do more to help you.

Good luck.