Trade Mark Services for the Franchise Industry
A well-protected and strong brand is an essential element of successful franchising, and the use of Registered Trade Marks is fundamental to the process.
Trade Marks need to be built on strong foundations and must be looked after during their lifetime to ensure they continue to deliver value to your business.
ip21 is recommended by Franchise Development Services, and has a team of Trade Mark Attorneys who can assist you at all stages throughout the life of your brand. Amongst the services we offer are:
- Advice on basic registrability of brands
- Clearance Searches, to check the availability of protection, and freedom to use the mark
- Filing for protection in the UK
- Extending protection outside the UK, as your business grows
- Watching for third-party encroachments on your protected rights
- Opposing conflicting registrations
- Enforcing your rights against others
We pride ourselves on high levels of customer service, giving clear, commercially-relevant advice of the highest quality. Our aim is to help you to take well-informed strategic decisions so you can get on with running the rest of your business.
An initial consultation is free of charge. Contact us today at or call us on 0203 327 1310 and ask for the Trade Mark Franchise Team.
Franchise Development Services (FDS)
A leading franchise organisation since 1981
Established in 1981, Franchise Development Services (FDS) are the UK’s most experienced franchise consultants, publishers and investors. We combine best practice with best value in successful franchise development of national and international franchise networks.
FDS has assisted more than 1,000 companies with various aspects of their franchise development objectives, and more than 10,000 individuals to achieve their investment ambitions by owning and operating a franchise.
Our bfa Affiliated franchise consultants provide a full one-stop shop of specialised services available to help you grow and franchise your business. That same experience is available to you if you want to invest in becoming a franchisee/franchise owner. Our complete range of franchise consultancy products and services is uniquely combined with a range of leading franchise publications including The Franchise Magazine, Irish Franchise Magazine and The UK Franchise Directory.
Today, FDS is a global brand with offices and Associates established in the UK and Europe and is a Full Member of the British Franchise Association (bfa) and a Member of the International Franchise Association (IFA).
Our expertise in developing publications as information resources and recruitment tools for franchising has led to the development of online operations, including The Franchise Magazine online, The UK Franchise Directory online, Irish Franchise Magazine online, European Franchising online and Franchise International online.
For information on how FDS can assist you, call today on 01603 620301, email or visit www.fdsfranchise.com
For help and advice on any of the areas mentioned above, please get in touch:
- Telephone:
- +44 (0) 1603 457008
- Facsimile:
- +44 (0) 1603 432527
- Email:
- info@ip21.co.uk
- Telephone:
- +44 (0) 203 3271310
- Facsimile:
- +44 (0) 207 2363541
- Email:
- info@ip21.co.uk
