Who owns my name after I sell my business? Nick Phillips writes for the Financial Times
Partner Nick Phillips features in the Financial Times discussing the legal boundaries of using a personal name after selling a business.
He explores the distinction between personal identity and trademark rights, highlighting when individuals can legitimately credit themselves as creators and when use of a name may amount to branding, potentially giving rise to infringement or passing off claims.
Read more in the Financial Times here.
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