7 April 2020TrademarksRory O'Neill

‘East India’ name can’t be monopolised, says UKIPO

A business that claims its heritage from the historic East India Company has been rebuffed in its efforts to block a series of trademarks related to the name.

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‘East India’ name can’t be monopolised, says UKIPO

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