Google's recent decision to change its AdWords policy in the UK and allow advertisers to bid for trademarked keywords has ruffled more than a few feathers among marketers.
We asked three search agencies to comment on the new rules, and the possible consequences for brands and affiliates.
None seem in a rush to rule out the possibility that firms may launch legal action against Big G.
Google is preparing for a backlash from large brands this week as details of its new trademark policy are implemented.
American Airlines has become the most high-profile company so far to sue Google over brand-bidding on its search platform.
The airline, the world’s largest, claims Google violated trademark law when selling ads alongside terms like American Airlines and AA.com.