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The Community Trade Mark ("CTM") has had significant regulatory changes including, since March 23, 2016, being called the European Union Trade Mark ("EUTM").

Recipe protection is rare but possible.

Parody involves copyright and trademark considerations.

European design protection may be faster, cheaper and better than trademark protection under some circumstances.

When, why and how you should conduct an IP audit.

Here is a simplified explanation of the mysterious Creative Commons license notices or icons you sometimes see with electronic or printed copyrighted material.

Technical use requirements differ for trademarks and service marks.

There are similarities and differences between a company name and a trademark or service mark.

How to avoid unnecessary payments to scam artists.

The translation of a registered mark may be barred from registration in the United States.