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LawCare's impact report
Stress, depression and bullying are the most common problems according to LawCare's latest impact report.
Advanced Competency Framework for Chartered Trade Mark Attorneys
We have published an advanced competency framework which outlines the key skill sets of an experienced Chartered Trade Mark Attorney.
'A year for new things'
IP Inclusive's annual report showcases the impact the organisation has had on the IP community.
Fit for Law
Combat stress with a new resource called 'Fit for Law', designed specifically for law professionals.
Brexit
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?
Possible ‘No-Deal’ Brexit: Implications on International Applications and Registrations
WIPO has published information about how users rights would be preserved – and how to safeguard those rights – in a no deal scenario.
New no-deal Brexit guidance on trade marks
The UK Government has published new guidance on trade marks if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
Our response to a new Prime Minister
Following the announcement that Boris Johnson will be the new Prime Minister we have issued the following statement.
Case comments
Gold bottle battle
Gold bottle battle makes EUIPO position on trade mark colour clear.
Bath time drama
The Intellectual Property Act 2014 removed “aspects” from the definition of a UK unregistered design right. Cue confusion.
Choice words
Bonita Trimmer notes this CJEU clarification on jurisdiction. C-172/18, AMS Neve v Heritage Audio, CJEU, 5th September 2019.
No gunk, no confusion
Caroline Phillips points out why the Fast Track is not always the best route. O/473/19, NO GUNK NO JUNK (Opposition), UK IPO, 13th August 2019.
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