Legal Question in Intellectual Property in United Kingdom

Trademark infringement?

I am opening a shop MemoraBEERlia & would like to know whether there is a law against me manufacturing products for resale using identifiable branded logos,for instance a bar stool in the shape & appearance of a glass of guinness, clocks bearing similar brand logos and so on!! I have written to various brand companies to purchase some of their brand merchandise and most say its interesting but will not let me purchase, so I thought I could manufacture my own.


Asked on 2/20/00, 5:22 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brian Mattson Patents+TMS, P.C.

Re: Trademark infringement?

i think you really need to consult an attorney....you are presenting yourself with alot of issues with respect to trademarks, trade dress, copyright and possibly patent issues as well. if you have already approached several companies regarding the issue and have gotten a cold shoulder from those companies, they likely will present you with problems in the future....i'd find a local intellectual property attorney and get further advice.

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Answered on 2/23/00, 7:41 pm


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