Before you fall in love with a brand name.
A practical starting point for choosing, checking and protecting a distinctive identity.
Read the articleFrom the name you choose to the things you create. Thoughtful intellectual property guidance for every stage of your business.

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Searches, filing and support for the names and identities that distinguish your business.
02Considered support for technical inventions, from early questions to filing and prosecution.
03Understand the rights in your writing, software, artwork and other original expression.
04Explore protection for the visual features that make a product recognisable.
A name. A mechanism. A piece of code. They don’t all follow the same path. Explore the differences with everyday examples.
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Read the articleA useful guide for designers, writers, developers and the businesses that commission them.
Read the articleTwo short, illustrated introductions from WIPO to make intellectual property a little more approachable.
Follow a fictional clothing brand and explore what makes a trademark useful.
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A few things you might be wondering.
Ask us a question ↗A brand name, technical invention, creative work and product appearance can involve different rights. One product may involve several. Start with our IP explorer, then seek advice on your specific circumstances.
No. Applications are assessed under the relevant law and may face objections, opposition or other requirements. The outcome and timeline depend on the facts and process.
Public disclosure can affect patent options. Before publishing technical details or demonstrating an unreleased invention, seek advice about timing and confidentiality.
IP rights are generally territorial. International systems can help with filing in multiple places, but they do not create a single universal right. Discuss the markets that matter to your business.
Bring a brief description of your work, relevant dates, the people involved, and any existing applications or agreements. Initially share a high-level summary rather than confidential technical material.