National Pubwatch has successfully registered its name and distinctive logo with the Intellectual Property Office (IPO). The decision to register with the IPO has been taken to protect the NPW brand. NPW has a hard won reputation for championing the pubwatch movement and providing unbiased support to local pubwatch schemes.
Pubwatch schemes will notice very little difference in the service we provide and will continue to benefit from the range of free products, posters and window stickers. However we will take a stronger stance against those who misuse our name and logo, particularly if used to promote a commercial venture.
Chairman of NPW – Steve Baker said " Our name and logo is now widely used by the pub and hospitality sector to provide a strong message of reassurance that it is committed to partnership working. We want to ensure that they continue to be used in the correct way to promote safer drinking environments. Local Pubwatch schemes can be assured that we will continue to support their work throughout the UK".
