ip4inno Module 5B IP in the real world Practical exercise to help you decide ‘What Protection is Appropriate?’ Name of speakerVenue & date
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What kind of protection is appropriate? EXERCISE 1 Local fruit growers
What elements has your campaign? Logo Brand name Strap line/Slogan Shape Domain name Colour Music Merchandise
What kind of protection is appropriate? Confidentiality Trade mark Copyright Patent Design right Internet domain name
Which of the marketing elements can be protected as trade mark? Logo Brand name/word Strap line/Slogan Shape Domain name Colour Music Merchandise
Examples of conventional trade marks
Examples of unconventional trade marks
What is a registered trade mark? A trade mark has to be capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one competitor from another. Being represented graphically.
Why register a trade mark? It’s a badge of origin And a way of making money
What protection is appropriate? Logo Brand name/word Strap line/Slogan Shape Domain name Colour Music Merchandise akakiday ® A kaki day, a better day
What protection is appropriate? Logo Brand name/word Strap line/slogan Shape Domain name Colour Music Merchandise
What protection is appropriate? Logo Brand name/word Strap line/Slogan Shape Domain name Colour Music Merchandise
What protection is appropriate? Logo Brand name/word Strap line/Slogan Shape Domain name Colour Music Merchandise Francisco Tárrega (Spain, ), Grand Vals
What protection is appropriate? Logo Brand name/word Strap line/Slogan Shape Domain name Colour Music Merchandise
Logo Brand name/word Strap line/Slogan Shape Domain name Colour Music Merchandise What protection is appropriate?
Protection step by step Research Examination for conflict Identify appropriate protection registration
19 International Trade Mark Registration Paris Convention: six months priority Madrid Protocol OHIM: Community Trade Marks
20 Costs involved OHIM Trade Mark application fee: EUR 1050 (paper form); EUR 900 for e-filing National Trade Mark application fee: EUR 300 (Germany; including registration for up to 3 classes) EUR 290 (e-filing) Internet domain name: about EUR 10 for two years (UK) Half-page advert in a national newspaper: £43,500 (The Daily Telegraph, UK, approx. EUR 53,131)
Some useful links World Intellectual Property Organization: Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market: European Patent Office: IPR-Helpdesk:
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