Wildbore & Gibbons are trade mark specialists. Since 1887 our clients have trusted us to protect, monitor and defend their valuable identities and product names.
Unlike other lawyers, we work exclusively in trade marks and designs. Because we’re trade mark specialists, we’ll guide you effortlessly through the legal maze. Our expertise saves you time and money while ensuring comprehensive protection for your trade marks and the visual features of your products.
Latest News
European Community Trade Marks - The UK opts out of searching
January 19th, 2009
From 1 January 2009, the United Kingdom has ceased to provide trade mark reports to the Community Trade Marks Office when applications for Community Trade Marks (CTMs) are filed. Ireland, Portugal and Sweden, have also withdrawn from the national search scheme. Read the rest of this entry »
A New Company Names Tribunal
October 8th, 2008
A new Company Names Tribunal has been set up under the Companies Act 2006. Its task is to adjudicate in company name disputes brought under new rules which came into force on 1 October 2008. Read the rest of this entry »
Some of our clients
The “masthead” of the magazine, The Economist, is an internationally famous registered trade mark. The Economist.com logo which identifies the publisher’s website is also a registered trade mark, covering, among other goods and services, the electronic delivery of information.
When CGNU, the parent of the major insurance company, Norwich Union, decided to adopt a new name for the Group in 2000, Wildbore & Gibbons was engaged to undertake clearance searches among registered trade marks, company names, domain names and names in use globally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I protect my brand name and logo?
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Another business has the same name as me, what can I do about it?
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Another business has a very similar web domain, what can I do about it?