Businesses Caught Out by Trademark Law Trap, Warns Law Society

Businesses Caught Out by Trademark Law Trap, Warns Law Society
Law Society Press Release
16 May 2006
Businesses should be alert to dangers in writing to competitors or
retailers alleging misuse of their trademarks or designs, warns
the Law Society in its response to the government's review of the
effectiveness of Britain's intellectual property laws. Within the
area of trademarks and designs (but not copyright) are provisions
which allow anyone 'aggrieved' by threats of infringement
proceedings, even if only implicit, to bring legal proceedings
against the sender of the letter or other person making the
threat.