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Start-ups and Trade Marks – The What? Why? When? And How? 

The value of a trade mark Every company, regardless of its size, has a trade mark.  What is it?   It could be your company name, logo, a specific 3D shape or even a colour.  In fac...

Sustainable Food & Drink: Leveraging IP to Gain a Commercial Edge: Part One – Registered Trade Marks and Designs

Consumers are increasingly aware of how their use of food and drink products might be negatively impacting our planet which, in turn, puts pressure on companies to be sustainable.  At the same ti...

GJE Delighted to Announce New Trade Marks Director

We are delighted to announce that Rachael Ward will be joining the Trade Marks team in GJE on 3 May 2022. Rachael has a wealth of experience having been in the trade marks profession for over twenty y...

Branding & Trade Marks

What’s in a name? At GJE, we know that good branding is crucial to the success of your business.  A brand is far more than just a few choice words or a smart logo – it’s how customers recog...

Trade Marks

At GJE we make sure your brand protection strategy enhances your business plan and that your trade marks are secure. A strong brand identity sets you apart from the competition.  The right brand ...

Brexit Impact on Trade Marks

The UK leaves the EU on 31 January 2020 and will then enter a transitional period which means that essentially, the UK remains part of the EU for Intellectual Property purposes until 31 December 2020....

GJE’s Alasdair MacQuarrie and Edward Carstairs have both been listed as ‘Highly Recommended’ individuals in the WIPR UK Trade Mark Rankings 2024.

We are delighted to be recognised in the WIPR UK Trade Marks Rankings 2024 with Partners Alasdair MacQuarrie and Edward Carstairs both listed as ‘Highly Recommended’ individuals. The WIPR ...

Trade Mark Law & Practice at a Glance

UKIPO, EUIPO & other jurisdictions We regularly review changes to trade mark law and practice at the UKIPO, EUIPO and in other jurisdictions. Please feel free to contact your usual GJE contact if ...

Trade Mark Law & Practice at a Glance

UKIPO, EUIPO & other jurisdictions We regularly review changes to trade mark law and practice at the UKIPO, EUIPO and in other jurisdictions.  Please feel free to contact your usual GJE conta...

Managing a Trade Mark Portfolio – Supporting Efficiency and Enhancing Growth: Part 2

For mature businesses with extensive IP portfolios, having a clear and signposted IP strategy in place saves money because it means working to a coherent and consistent plan rather than having differe...