Can I use an EU trademark as a basis for an international application?

One of the most common reasons for trademark disputes has to do with the perceived similarity between existing trademarks. The two trademarks are considered “similar” if they share common characteristics connected to their appearance, sound, meaning and commercial impression, and if they are used for related goods or services. This is seen as a problem from brand perspective because the consumers might believe that the owners of the two trademarks are related, affiliated, connected, or that the goods or services originate from the same source.

"Negotiation and conflict are not comfort zone activities for most of our clients, so our whole approach starts with the need to build confidence and manage the emotional demands of negotiating, using simple tools that actually work in real commercial situations." Read the whole story of Brass Tacks from the perspective of its Managing Director, Gareth Roberts, and learn how Trama protects this inspiring brand on its mission to provide effective negotiation training for the real world.

In May 2017, Amazon introduced its Brand Registry with the goal of enhancing the protection and performance of brands selling on Amazon. Registered trademark is one of the key requirements for enrolling in this program. This article reviews the main benefits as well as provides an overview of the trademark registration process necessary to benefit from the advantages offered as part of Amazon Brand Registry.