WHAT WE MONITOR

TRADEMARKS

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Overview

It's important to understand why a mark is likely to cause marketplace confusion. For one thing, you don't want to spend the money and time to submit a trademark application which will be rejected because of the likelihood of confusion. Organizations should also be aware of similar marks and whether the use of these marks constitutes infringement.

FAQ's

Registered trademarks are protected by law. However, trademark violations are daily fair and you will certainly want to know as soon as somebody violates your rights. Trademarks Worldwide Ltd immediately informs you about who uses your a trademark similar to yours. Such knowledge enables you to effectively take action against trademark infringements.
Currently we are incorporating US, UK & Trademarks Worldwide Ltd into our databases.
Open your personal account and look up the results of your monitoring subscription any time. In addition, you may choose to either receive a weekly or monthly report or look up the results yourself.
Our computer systems evaluate similarity by using a combination of different algorithms. Although it is our trade secret how this process really works (just as, for example, Google® does not tell us the details of how search results are ranked), we can tell you that the Levenshtein distance plays a vital role amongst other factors.
Currently we are analyzing EU, UK & US trademarks. We are continuously expanding our portfolio and soon will be able to analyze trademarks from every country.

News

  • EUIPO Refuses Forethought Technologies’ ‘SUPPORTGPT’ Trademark


    EUIPO Refuses Forethought Technologies’ ‘SUPPORTGPT’ Trademark

    On 7 November 2024, the EUIPO issued a decision to refuse protection for Forethought Technologies’ international registration of the trademark ‘SUPPORTGPT’ within the EU. The refusal was grounded in Articles 7(1)(b) and (c) and Article 7(2) of the EUTMR, with the Office determining that the mark was descriptive and lacked distinctiveness. The trademark, aimed at covering Class 42 services such as PaaS for customer support and engagement, was deemed by the EUIPO to directly convey its nature and intended purpose to English-speaking professionals in customer service, who would recognise it as a generative AI system for support functions. The Office concluded that ‘SUPPORTGPT’ failed to meet the criteria for distinguishing Forethought’s offerings from those of other providers, as it merely described the services provided. Forethought Technologies did not submit any counterarguments within the deadline, leading to a definitive ruling that the mark could not be registered. The company retains the right to appeal, with a two-month window to file an appeal notice and a four-month period for submitting a detailed statement of grounds. Tag cloud below shows trademarks containing the ‘GPT’ expression in their titles, along with associated classes, filed with the EUIPO in 2024 up to 8 November.


    08/11/2024

  • An update to our trademark report is now available

      To access it, please log in to your account and go to the "Trademark" section. If you're not registered yet, simply sign up with your reference number.


    07/11/2024

  • BMW’s Q3 Profit Hit Following Weak Chinese Sales and Braking System Issues


    BMW’s Q3 Profit Hit Following Weak Chinese Sales and Braking System Issues

    BMW reported a sharp 61% drop in third-quarter operating profit to €1.7 billion, driven by weak sales in China and braking system issues linked to supplier Continental. This led to a 16% year-on-year decline in quarterly sales, down to €32.4 billion. Despite these challenges, BMW has maintained its full-year profit margin target of 6% to 7% for 2024. In 2023, the German automaker, known for its luxury vehicles, saw its brand among the global top ten, trailing only Toyota and Mercedes-Benz in the automotive sector. BMW, with its rich history dating back to 1916, has increasingly invested in fleet electrification and AI-powered manufacturing to stay competitive. In 2023, it generated a record €155.5 billion in revenue, with its automotive deliveries reaching an all-time high since 2007. The brand has made strides in the electric vehicle market, especially with Rolls-Royce introducing battery-electric models. Although not yet a top player in global electric vehicle sales, BMW continues to expand its electric offerings while maintaining a solid position in key markets, particularly China, where it sold nearly a third of its vehicles in 2023. The company also enjoys strong brand visibility in the US and Germany, outpacing rivals like Audi and Mercedes-Benz.


    06/11/2024