Coronavirus updates
Interrupted days continue at the UK IPO
The UK IPO will review its 'interrupted days' period on 22nd June.
EUIPO extensions are ending
The EUIPO's extensions of deadlines and time limits are ending.
UK IPO oppositions during ‘interrupted days’
The UK IPO has provided clarification on filing oppositions during its ‘interrupted days’ period.
EUIPO extends deadlines
The EUIPO has extended deadlines and time limits.
Latest news
UK IPO deadline extensions to end
The UK IPO has announced its ‘interrupted days’ will finish at the end of July.
Get to know our Second Vice-President and Treasurer
This week, we’re delighted to shine a spotlight on our Second Vice-President and Treasurer, Kelly Saliger.
Demand for EU trade marks grow
The EUIPO saw a 5.2% growth in trade mark filings compared to 2018 as stated in its latest annual report.
We've updated our website
Booking events and updating your address is now easier. Plus, we have enhanced the Find a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney directory.
Brexit
Parliamentary questions
In recent weeks several written Parliamentary Questions have been asked on the issues of rights of representation and UK address for service.
UK Government sets out negotiation position on IP
The UK Government is open to cooperation with the EU on intellectual property and is seeking to ensure high standards of protection for trade marks and designs.
UK will be part of EU IP system during transition
The UK will continue to be part of the EU trade mark and design system until 31st December 2020, following ratification of the UK’s EU Withdrawal Agreement.
Brexit - what happens next?
What is now likely to happen to registered EU Trade Marks and Registered Community Designs, and rights of representation for UK professional representatives before the EUIPO? (UPDATED 28th January 2020)
Case comments
Sky launches another attack
A figurative addition didn’t guarantee distinctiveness, reports Jasmine Sihre. B 3 079 387, Sky Ltd v Guangdong Dabanya Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd, EUIPO, 17th March 2020.
Is Monster out of energy?
Its recent opposition certainly missed the mark, writes Emila Petrossian. B 2 399 957, Monster Energy Company v Hollywood Marketing SLU (t/a Monster.travel), EUIPO, 13th March 2020.
Court says no to Nokia
An unusual opinion on pronunciation caught the eye of Rose Smalley. B 3 082 511, Nokia Corporation v Shenzhen Road Zhengtong Trading Co. Ltd, EUIPO, 5th March 2020 .
Going for global
Roshani Muniweera offers the tale of a problematic appeals decision. C-328/18 P, Equivalenza Manufactory SL v EUIPO, CJEU, 4th March 2020.
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