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UK is world’s best for trade mark protection
The UK continues to have the world's best framework for the protection of trade marks according to the 2021 Global Intellectual Property Index.
Virtual hearings will be a feature of the future
“It is clear that remote hearings are here to stay in at least one form or another,” intellectual property judge Mr Justice Mellor told our Spring Conference.
Spring Conference – day two
The areas most likely to see post-Brexit case law divergence and a rise in UK international trade mark designations – a couple of the key topics discussed on day two of our Spring Conference.
Spring Conference – day one
Attendees and speakers discussed and debated key post-Brexit issues including exhaustion and changes at the UK IPO on day one of our virtual Spring Conference.
Brexit
UK IPO extends bulk change of address service
The UK IPO has announced that it is extending its bulk change of address service until 30th September 2021.
Refiling comparable word marks
We have received an update from the UK IPO about filing dates for refiled UK trade mark applications.
Update on filing dates and international designs
Nearly two months since the re-creation of EU rights and designations as comparable UK rights, we have continued to keep in touch with the UK IPO with the issues and queries you have raised about these.
Re-registered international designs now available
International designs designating the EU that were registered before 1st January 2021 are now available to view or search on the UK register.
Features
Choose to challenge: taking the initiative
Challenging obstacles to career progression for women, our International Women’s Day panel challenged and laid out some ideas for things that need to change in the IP sector.
Pushing back on perfectionism and presenteeism
“Don’t feel guilty about taking time off. It is the responsible thing to do.” We take a look at how to remedy some of the situations that can make it hard for us to switch off from work.
What next? Looking at a post-Brexit future
Will there be a rise in oppositions? Could the UK become a smugglers’ paradise? We asked Michael Edenborough QC to give his views on what the UK’s IP will look like post-Brexit.
Exhaustion end game
“Things have not started well.” With no reciprocal recognition in place Michael Silverleaf QC shares his take on the issue with exhaustion of rights post-Brexit.
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
Resale value recognised
This preliminary ruling clarifies genuine use principles, says Aaron Hetherington. C-720/18 and C-721/18 (joined), Ferrari SpA v DU, CJEU, 22nd October 2020.
Watch and learn
Leanne Gulliver rounds up the lessons from an unsuccessful appeal on behalf of a famous F1 name. R 351/2020-4, 44IP Ltd v Hamilton International AG, EUIPO, 20th October 2020.
Important finding for fashionistas
The law has developed notably with regards to passing off, writes Khemi Salhan. EWHC 3032 (IPEC), Freddy SpA v Hugz Clothing & Others, IPEC, 19th November 2020.
Searching questions remain
Cameron Malone-Brown looks at how the UK’s exit from the EU may affect future adjudication on online advertising. EWHC 2564 (IPEC), Pliteq Inc & Another v iKoustic Ltd & Another, IPEC, 2nd October 2020.
CITMA Review
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CITMA Review September
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