Index

Trade Marks Act 1994

Summary

The primary legislation governing trademarks in the UK, implementing EU directives at the time to harmonize registration and infringement standards.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to prevent the use of identical or similar marks for similar goods
  • 02.
    Right to assign or license the trademark to third parties
  • 03.
    Right to sue for passing off even if a mark is unregistered (under common law)

Penalties

  • 01.
    Order for delivery up of infringing goods
  • 02.
    Account of profits or damages
  • 03.
    Unlimited fines for certain criminal offenses related to counterfeiting

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