{"id":178967,"date":"2022-12-15T06:57:02","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T06:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/?p=178967"},"modified":"2024-05-22T02:57:43","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T01:57:43","slug":"infringement-proceedings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/intellectual-property\/infringement-proceedings\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can Trade Mark Lawyers Assist With Infringement Proceedings in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Infringement proceedings in the UK are complex and usually involve intellectual property professionals. When someone infringes on your intellectual property rights, you should instruct an intellectual property lawyer quickly. In this article, we discuss the benefits of having a legal professional involved from the outset and the process of infringement proceedings within the UK.<\/span><\/p>\n    <div class=\"my-7 lg:my-10 border-y-2 border-gray-100 py-7 lg:py-10 flex flex-col sm:flex-row items-start gap-10\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-52 mx-auto my-0! rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/img.legalvision.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/16051654\/UK-Trade-Mark-Essentials-Screenshot-290x410-1.jpg\" alt=\"Front page of publication\"\n                 loading=\"lazy\" width=\"208\" height=\"298\">\n                <section>\n            <div class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Trade Mark Essentials<\/div>\n            <div class=\"body-text\">\n                <p>LegalVision&#8217;s Trade Mark Essentials Guide provides valuable information for any business looking to register or enforce a trade mark. <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go.legalvision.co.uk\/uk-trade-mark-essentials-guide.html\" class=\" block px-5 py-3.5 max-w-fit bg-orange button__hover transition rounded text-white font-bold text-lg no-underline uppercase leading-tight text-center\" target=\"\" rel=\"\">Download Now<\/a>        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Forms of Trade Mark Infringement<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Trade mark infringement is when a third party uses:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">an identical trade mark to your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/intellectual-property\/have-to-register-trade-mark\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">registered mark<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> within the same area(s) of industry;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a highly similar trade mark to your registered mark within a similar area(s) of industry; or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">an identical or highly similar mark to your registered mark within a different area of industry but benefiting from your reputation in the UK.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are unsure whether someone has infringed your trade mark rights, you should consult a professional to gain legal advice. Knowing how to identify trade mark infringement is essential for your business, as there is potential for financial or reputational loss resulting from the breach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For example, if another business uses your logo on their products, your consumers could confuse your brand with theirs. This could result in customers losing trust in your brand due to poor quality products\/service, as well as financial loss from any sales they make relying on your trade mark.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/intellectual-property\/intellectual-property-important-business\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Brand protection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is vital when it comes to intellectual property (IP), and as a trade mark owner, it is your responsibility to protect your rights.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attempting to Come to an Agreement<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once you confirm there has been a trade mark infringement, your trade mark lawyer can assist by reaching out to the third party and requesting they stop using your mark. On occasion, businesses may innocently be using your mark believing it to not be registered, or simply having designed something highly similar. A legal professional will be best placed to draft a letter requesting them to cease usage immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Further, a lawyer can offer them a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/intellectual-property\/licence-agreement\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">licensing agreement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> where they could continue to use your registered trade mark in agreed ways in exchange for a fee. Your lawyer will can then draft the licensing agreement according to your instructions. Instructing a legal professional when drafting licensing agreements is important due to their precise nature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If coming to an agreement is unsuccessful, a trade mark lawyer can also represent you in <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/disputes-litigation\/four-steps-mediation-commercial-dispute\/\">mediation proceedings<\/a>, which is a type of alternative dispute resolution. 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You can either file proceedings with the Intellectual Property Office or through the civil courts in the UK.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A court will always expect that you have attempted to resolve the dispute earlier, which is why mediation is an important step before formal proceedings.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You will likely need advice on which court to file your legal dispute with as you will need to calculate the value of your claim. An IP lawyer can advise you on which court is most appropriate. The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court often deals with cases involving IP disputes, as they are a specialised court based in London. Once legal proceedings have started, you will also have the benefit of a representative throughout, who can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">speak to the court on your behalf;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">advise you on proceedings;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">make arguments for your case; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">potentially negotiate with your opposition.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Trade mark lawyers are intellectual property specialists who have extensive experience with trade mark protection issues and trade mark disputes. If someone is using your registered trade mark without your consent, gaining the insight and legal support of trade mark solicitors is highly advisable. They can deal with a wide range of issues including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">writing to the third party to request they cease usage;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">drafting licensing agreements;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">assisting with alternative dispute resolution; and\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">representing you at court if you wish to commence formal legal action.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you need help or advice around trade mark infringement proceedings, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">our experienced <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/trademark-registration-lp\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">intellectual property lawyers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> can assist as part of our LegalVision membership. For a low monthly fee, you will have unlimited access to lawyers to answer your questions and prepare your application. Call us today on <a href=\"tel:+448081968584\" class=\"AVANSERnumber dynamic-number\">0808 196 8584<\/a> or visit our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/membership\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">membership page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1671087078712\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is trade mark infringement?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">This is where a third party uses an identical or highly similar trade mark you have registered without your consent. 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