Did you know original knitting patterns are protected by UK copyright law?
The written instructions are protected as literary works, even when they’re mostly letters and numbers.
Read our Copyright Notice on knitting patterns: bit.ly/43noiuM#KnittingPatterns
ALT Two wooden knitting needles resting on a white wooden surface with blue yarn balls nearby.
Image credit: [Melica]/ Adobe Stock.
In this alert, we examine the importance of protecting a brand name with respect to the goods/services provided in the conduct of business and highlight what is required to establish "well-known" status of a trade mark.
#Protectyourbrand#Wellknownmark#Wemeanbusiness#SimbaIP
🍫 (Un)Official statement 🍫
We can confirm that WIPO had nothing to do with this.
#KitKatHeist#HaveABreak
ALT Text reads “(Un)Official statement - On a completely unrelated note, we're pleased to announce that we found more than a dozen international trademark registrations with WIPO for "KitKat".” Multiple trademark logos of KitKat are displayed across the visual.
Every April 26, we come together to celebrate World Intellectual Property Day. The theme for this year is 'IP and sports', highlighting how IP drives creativity and innovation across the world of sports.
Snoop Dogg's trademark filing for "SMOKE WEED EVERYDAY" has been denied by the USPTO.
Why?
1. The phrase has become too common.
2. The services claimed in the filing (to open a weed shop called 'Smoke Weed Everyday') would violate Federal Law.
Full Story: 👇
Why choose between breakfast and brunch when you can have both? 🧇🥪
Patent GB2201334 is a 2-in-1 kitchen gadget that contains separate chambers so you can whip up fluffy waffles on one side while toasting the perfect sandwich on the other!
Image source: stock.adobe.com
ALT An image of a waffle with patent drawing for GB2201334. Text reads Patent GB2201334, Title
An electrical appliance, Owner
Simatelex Manufactory Company Limited, Filing date 19 January 1987
Inspiring minds at the Sanaa Talent Show!
Charles Liberty, Head of Simba IP engages contestants on Copyright, Branding, and the value of IP in the creative industry
#simbaandsimba#SimbaIp
The book is free. The legend is protected. 🦇
Bram Stoker’s Dracula entered the public domain in 1982, but every new film, series or design keeps the Count’s IP alive.
An immortal legacy of creativity!
Behind every plate of pasta, there’s more than flavour: there’s intellectual property.
On #WorldPastaDay, celebrate with 3 GI-protected Italian combos 🍝 🍷 🧀 safeguarded by geographical indications.
Enjoy! 😋
☕ Behind every cup of coffee, there’s more than beans, there’s IP!
🔸 TMs protect your favourite brands
🔸 Designs safeguard coffee makers & packaging
🔸 GIs ensure authenticity
🔸 Patents cover brewing & roasting innovations
Every sip = IP in action!
#InternationalCoffeeDay