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FOCUS OF THE DAY: Attempts by businesses to block rivals registering conflicting trade marks have increased by 17 per cent, according to the results of a new survey. Research from City firm RPC found that the number of blocked registrations have risen to 2,070 from 1,775 over the past 12 months. Full story - Solicitors Journal
FOCUS OF THE DAY: Attempts by businesses to block rivals registering conflicting trade marks have increased by 17 per cent, according to the results of a new survey. Research from City firm RPC found that the number of blocked registrations have risen to 2,070 from 1,775 over the past 12 months. Full story - Solicitors Journal
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