EPISODE · Dec 8, 2025 · 9 MIN
The hidden trade marks that could destroy your brand, and how to avoid them.
from Figure 1: an IP conversation · host Albright IP
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Albright IP MD, Robert Games sits down with Trade Mark Attorney Katie Oliver to reveal the unseen risks that can derail a business before it even gets started.Every founder thinks their brand is safe… until it isn’t.If you’re naming a business, launching a product, expanding overseas, or building a brand you want people to remember, this is essential listening.Katie reveals:· The number one mistake entrepreneurs make when choosing a name· Why using a brand before registering it can lead to a forced rebrand· The truth about company names (and why they offer zero real protection) · How trade mark searches can save you thousands — and your reputation· What a word mark actually protects vs. a logo or slogan· The difference between ™ and ® and why it matters· How to think globally when protecting your brandFor anyone serious about building a brand with value, credibility and longevity, this conversation will change how you think about intellectual property.Figure 1 – an IP conversation. Real stories. Real lessons. The protection your business needs.Subscribe to Figure 1 – an IP conversation for more episodes on protecting innovation, creativity and business growth.Want help protecting your brand? Visit Albright IP: www.albright-ip.co.uk
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Albright IP MD, Robert Games sits down with Trade Mark Attorney Katie Oliver to reveal the unseen risks that can derail a business before it even gets started. Every founder thinks their brand is safe… until it isn’t. If you’re naming a business, launching a product, expanding overseas, or building a brand you want people to remember, this is essential listening. Katie reveals: · The number one mistake entrepreneurs make when choosi...
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