Hi Hayley

There are ways that you can use some registered trade marks without infringing the trade mark ownders rights. But, you must, must be careful to avoid trade mark infringement.  I do not know exactly what you are planning but here is a bit of English law that may help.

It is infringement to use trade marks "otherwise than in accordance with honest practices in industrial and commercial matters" or take unfair advantage of, or cause detriment to, the distinctive character of the trade mark.

In practice this means that some elements of comparative advertising can come pretty close to the wire.  However, it does make it possible to use the trademark to identify the goods is not infringement.  In the case of your proposed use, you can use marks where they are to identify the product.  Of course the problem might be that if you were to use the word mark that may be sifficient to identify the products and so you would not also need to use the logo too.

I would also take a view on whether the trade mark owners were likely to disapprove of your proposed use.  The context could make all the difference, especially if there is any comparative advertising involved, or if you plan to give a negative product review etc.

If you want to have a chat about what you can do and should probably avoid doing, then please do contact me.

Hi Hayley

There is not going to be a blanket yes/no answer to this I am afraid because of the view that the relevant trade mark holder may take.  E.g. Grazia allows use of its trade mark in good faith only see - http://www.graziadaily.co.uk/legal/terms

Have you asked any of the publications about their view on this proposed use?

Would you like to have a quick chat about options - no charge;-) - why don't you give me a ring if you have a sec