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Our conference rises to the challenge
Never has a conference theme been more appropriate. We go behind the scenes of an event that met this year’s unique circumstances head-on.
CITMA nominated for two awards
Our successful campaign to change rules on UK IPO address for service and a video series promoting our members have been nominated for two leading industry awards.
Changes to address for service set to become law
The legal means to bring in changes to the UK IPO address for service rules has today been laid in Parliament.
Government confirms change to address for service rules
New trade mark, design and patent applications and oppositions from January 2021 will need a UK address for service the Government has confirmed.
Brexit
Changes to address for service set to become law
The legal means to bring in changes to the UK IPO address for service rules has today been laid in Parliament.
Government confirms change to address for service rules
New trade mark, design and patent applications and oppositions from January 2021 will need a UK address for service the Government has confirmed.
Unregistered design rights – are your clients ready?
There will be a real day-to-day change to the level of coverage unregistered design rights provide businesses post-Brexit, as John Coldham explains.
Latest EUIPO information
With less than two months until the end of the Brexit transition period, we are keen to provide you with the latest information on what the picture will be post December 2020.
Features
Brexit: Charting the territories
Martin Chinnery explores the post-transition standing of trade mark rights in some key self-governing jurisdictions.
Analysis: The shape of the future?
As we reach the end of the CJEU’s supremacy in the UK, Dan Bailey reflects on whether INEOS has altered the road ahead for automotive trade mark rights
Brand strategy: Revolution = Evolution
Adjoa Anim reflects on the historic wave of brand rethinks following recent anti-racism protests.
Perspective: Focus on faith
Colin Bailey challenges us all to engage with the subject of culture and belief in the workplace
Coronavirus updates
UK IPO announces temporary fee change
Fees for extensions, late renewals and more will be reduced from 30th July.
UK IPO deadline extensions to end
The UK IPO has announced its ‘interrupted days’ will finish on 29th July.
CITMA update: COVID-19
Read what we’re doing in relation to COVID-19 and what it means for you.
Interrupted days continue at the UK IPO
The UK IPO will review its 'interrupted days' period on 22nd June.
Case comments
Grey area gains ground
Adrian Dykes fills us in on why the idea of descriptiveness was not quite black and white. T-133/19, Off-White LLC v EUIPO, General Court, 25th June 2020
A view to TKIL
Emily Scott outlines a decision that got decidedly personal. [2020] EWHC 2078 (Ch), Turbo-K Ltd v Turbo-K International Ltd & Others, High Court, 5th August 2020
Door closes on butler mark
Presumption of patronage was the problem, reports Robecca Davey. O/404/20, Grant Harrold v The Lord Chamberlain, UK IPO, 24th August 2020
Karma confusion
The consumer would see the connection, explains Gavin Stenton. O/442/20, KARMA (Opposition), UK IPO, 11th September 2020
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