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International IP registrations in the event of ‘no deal’ Brexit
International trade mark and design registrations that designate the EU will continue to cover the UK, even in the event of a ‘no deal’ Brexit the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has confirmed.
Chris Skidmore announced as new IP Minister
Chris Skidmore MP has been confirmed as the new minister with responsibility for intellectual property following the recent resignation of Sam Gyimah MP.
UK and EU "should establish a mechanism for cooperation" on IP
A “mechanism for cooperation” should be established between the UK and EU post-Brexit for trade marks, designs and patents a new document released by UK and EU negotiators reveals.
Unregistered rights – poor relation or useful addition?
A number of our Autumn Conference speakers shared how unregistered rights could be used successfully in opposition proceedings.
Brexit
International IP registrations in the event of ‘no deal’ Brexit
International trade mark and design registrations that designate the EU will continue to cover the UK, even in the event of a ‘no deal’ Brexit the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has confirmed.
UK and EU "should establish a mechanism for cooperation" on IP
A “mechanism for cooperation” should be established between the UK and EU post-Brexit for trade marks, designs and patents a new document released by UK and EU negotiators reveals.
New draft Brexit withdrawal agreement published
IP rights and rights of representation feature in the draft withdrawal agreement, published on 14th November 2018.
Parliamentary report calls for UK representation at EUIPO post-Brexit
A new parliamentary report calls for Government to seek continued rights of representation for UK representatives at the EUIPO.
Case comments
Swansong for Souvenir
Rachel Garrod looks at the reasons why this appeal was considered unfounded. C-488/16 P, Bundesverband Souvenir – Geschenke – Ehrenpreise eV v EUIPO, CJEU, 6th September 2018.
Classic case
Yet Charlie Bond believes that further guidance could be useful. O/533/18, Royal Christmas Gala (Opposition), UK IPO, 28th August 2018.
Sweet but short?
Adrian Dykes feels that this Apple victory may be short-lived. T-104/17, Apple Inc v EUIPO and Apo International Co Ltd, General Court, 13th September 2018.
On with the game
A childhood staple resisted a recent challenge, writes Charlotte Wilding. O/501/18, MONOPOLY (Opposition), UK IPO, 14th August 2018.
CITMA Review
No second showing
The first outing is the place to reveal all relevant evidence, says Lucy Cundliffe. [2018] EWHC 1727 (Ch), Consolidated Developments Ltd v Cooper, High Court, 6th July 2018.
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