I'll just rename it, bit tulipty that a common word was awarded trademark.
							
						
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talked to a solicitor who gave advice
emailed the guy saying I would use another name and he seems sweet, so that should be case closed.
now I need to come up with some lovely new name, that is also safe against all this PITA stuff!Comment
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22nd Century Fox hasn't been trademarked in the UK. Get that and in a about 80 years or so you can sell it for a fortune. Easy.Originally posted by BradMcA View Postnow I need to come up with some lovely new name, that is also safe against all this PITA stuff!'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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Same - I spent hours and hours trying to come up with a good, unique name that wasn't registered or used elsewhere. Gave up in the end.Originally posted by FrontEnder View PostThis is one of the reasons I just ended up using my name as a company name when I first started.Comment
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For a design company, their website looks tulip.Originally posted by BradMcA View PostYep, thats the oneComment
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