Name: What is a trade mark and how to search for one
Start: 2026-04-21T13:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-04-21T15:00:00+01:00
Location: British Library Business & IP Centre

What is a trade mark and how to search for one

Customers need to be able to identify your business from your competition in a highly competitive market place.
About this Event

Every business needs a trading or brand name. Customers need to be able to identify your business from your competition in a highly competitive market place.

This workshop will explain the basics behind trademark protection and registration, and how to use internet databases and resources to search for trademarks. The session will include a live demonstration of a trademark search to guide delegates through the process.

Presented by Jeremy O'Hare:

Jeremy is an Information Expert in the Business & IP Centre at the British Library. He presents the Centre’s series of business and intellectual property workshops. He has worked with a diverse range of businesses from all sectors, especially helping those who are at a start-up and growth level.