Boult Wade Tennant has a large trade mark practice. Services in this area relate to the selection, protection, management, policing and enforcement of trade marks.

Trade Mark Applications
Our firm has a substantial practice in the filing and prosecution of UK and Community trade mark applications and in dealing with oppositions, appeals, revocations and related proceedings. Our attorneys file applications and obtain registrations for trade marks in the United Kingdom, the European Union and around the world. They have extensive experience in negotiating settlement agreements in opposition proceedings as well as in the preparation of arguments and evidence for opposition proceedings when a negotiated settlement is either inappropriate or impossible.

Strategy and Policy Advice
Our attorneys work closely with clients to develop trade mark strategy in support of short term and long term business objectives. They can also advise on internal trade mark policy to assist in the internal management and development of a trade mark portfolio.

Portfolio Management and Review
Boult Wade Tennant is responsible for the management of substantial trade mark portfolios for a wide range of clients. This involves a regular review of trade marks to ensure that protection reflects commercial requirements, maintenance of the portfolio, and advice on its future development.

Searches and Watches
Searches and watches are particularly important in the area of trade marks. Clearance searches, to determine the availability of marks for use and registration, ongoing watches on competitor marks and other services are provided by Boult Wade Tennant's in-house Search Department. Please see Search and Watching Services.

Renewals
The firm's in-house Renewals Department handles the renewals of trade mark registrations. Please see details of our Renewals Service.