They copied my name!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lilywhite_2

Hi bit of a strange dilemma, not sure if anyone can help.
Have been trading now for three years, have built up a good reputation and have lots of account customers. Yesterday i heard a rumour that a shop has opened this week about 6 miles away in the same trade and they have chosen to use my business name. What can i do about this. It is a very distinctive name which my shop is well known for in the area. Do i consult my solicitor!!!!!!!!!! HELP

Browntoa

had the same down my way, about the same distance apart 2nd hairdresser with the same name think they went for the polite solicitors letter stating you are and have been trading for 2 years

they also got the local paper to run the story, made it clear they were not the same shop the other shop "declined to comment" but changed their name !

ukbill69

Or just go in and speak to the boss!

lil_me

I would ask the shop owner first, and ask them to change the name of the business before taking legal action.

MDUK

Have you protected your name in anyway, is it a trademark or registered trademark?

Astaroth

Have a look at:

http://www.crossguard.info/

They are an interlectual property firm of specialist solicitors but have a lot of free info on their website.

Bluelad_2

Or have a look at https://www.patent.gov.uk or trading standards

Quincy_3

Astaroth wrote:

Have a look at:

http://www.crossguard.info/

They are an interlectual property firm of specialist solicitors but have a lot of free info on their website.

Intellectual

Astaroth

Quincy wrote:

Intellectual

Unfortunately dyslexia and good spelling dont go hand in hand

Quincy_3

Astaroth wrote:

Unfortunately dyslexia and good spelling dont go hand in hand

It wasnt the spelling it was more about the word, for example if someone says they are intelligent but cant spell the word its a tad funny.