YorSolicitor appears on BBC Look North-regarding Trade Mark Infringement- "a very Common Occurrence".

Eileen McMorrow (Principal of law firm YorSolicitor) appeared on a recent edition of the BBC's evening news programme Look North. Eileen was asked to comment on a case of a lady who was asked to stop making felt toy cars in the shape of Minis and to stop using that name. Mrs. Townend's company "My Little Car Ltd." has been contacted by BMW's solicitors and told to stop production, as the toys infringed BMW's registered trademarks and designs. Eileen highlighted this robust defence of a brand as "a very common occurrence".  The case "illustrates the value of intellectual property and the value that large companies place on this group of assets".

Eileen said that companies need to be very careful before they start using a name (or a design) to make sure that they are not infringing a valuable brand. Without a licence from the owner of the intellectual property, companies and individuals can be infringing intellectual property rights. Eileen also cautioned against registering a domain name without checking whether there is a registered trade mark for the same (or similar) name.

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If you think you may be affected by this issue, please contact Eileen McMorrow who will be happy to assist you.