Written question WQ85631
- Asked by
- Rhys ab OwenPlaid
- To be answered by
- Minister for Economy
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 12 days
Question
What discussions has the Welsh Government had with the Intellectual Property Office regarding its decision to grant a trademark to the words cariad and hiraeth?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Economy
The Welsh Government has not yet had discussions with the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) regarding its decision to grant a trademark to the words cariad and hiraeth.
The Welsh Language Commissioner’s office has been in correspondence with the IPO and have now received a response. The Commissioner’s office will continue its discussions with the IPO on this matter and will inform us of the outcomes.