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Trademark: someone is using my brand name or logo. What can I do?
Your options depend mainly on whether your mark is registered, what goods they use it on, and who used the mark first.
Infringement is less likely for unrelated goods without a reputation.
Moderate complexity - several routes or missing facts
- Check whether customers are actually being confused - passing off may still apply.
- Consider registering your mark in further classes you plan to expand into.
- Watch the Trade Marks Journal and oppose any application they file within four months of its advertisement (section 21).
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