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.
Latest news
Ten easy adjustments to help save the planet
What small changes can you and your colleagues make at work to support a sustainable future?
Tackling racial injustice
Our Diversity and Inclusion working group is reviewing the recent BAME support outcomes and steps that were published by IP Inclusive.
EUIPO publishes new Brexit guidance
The EUIPO has published detailed Brexit guidance clarifying a number of post-Brexit issues including representation and ongoing proceedings.
UK IPO calls for views on AI
The UK IPO is reviewing the current IP framework that relates to artificial intelligence (AI) and wants your input.
Brexit
EUIPO publishes new Brexit guidance
The EUIPO has published detailed Brexit guidance clarifying a number of post-Brexit issues including representation and ongoing proceedings.
Weighing in on Brexit
CITMA President Richard Goddard joined three other panellists on IP Magazine’s podcast series to discuss all things Brexit – including the lack of clarity relating to the provisions of the withdrawal agreement.
Brexit Q&A - August 2020
We received a large volume of questions during our recent Brexit webinar, we have published our answers to the key questions.
EUIPO position on employee representatives
The EUIPO plans to interpret EU trade mark regulations (EUTMR) so that employee representatives ‘must be in the EEA’ to represent before the EUIPO.
Case comments
That sinking feeling
Richard May reviews what halted the progress of Titanic Gin. O/315/20, Titanic Gin (Invalidity), UK IPO, 9th June 2020
Seeing scents
Francesco Simone believes an absurd conclusion was averted on appeal. R 1524/2019-2, The Procter & Gamble Company v Trademarks Solution Sp.zo.o. Sp.k., EUIPO, 28th May 2020
Goodbye HelloFruity
Nick Bowie explains why not all elements are created equal. R 119/2020-4, Importaco SA v HelloFresh SE, EUIPO, 3rd June 2020
Geek pique
The Court saw similarities sufficient for potential passing off, reports Peter Collie. O/309/20, AP & Co. Ltd v Yellow Bulldog Ltd, UK IPO, 4th June 2020
CITMA Review
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CITMA Review June 2020
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