Dearth of TMs leaves UK influencers ‘exposed’ to copycats and free-riding

While prominent British media personalities such as Molly-Mae Hague and Zoe Sugg are a step ahead in securing intellectual property protection, new figures show that only 45% of top UK influencers hold a registered trademark, compared with 80% of the top influencers globally.

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Dearth of TMs leaves UK influencers ‘exposed’ to copycats and free-riding

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