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EUIPO publishes updated official communication
The EUIPO has published an updated official communication from EUIPO Executive Director Christian Archambeau on Brexit.
Further Brexit extension granted
On 10th April the EU confirmed that it had granted the UK a further extension to the Brexit process until 31st October 2019.
CITMA Paralegal wins industry award
CITMA Paralegal Rebecca McBride scooped the ‘Best Trade Mark Paralegal’ award at the recent National Paralegal Awards.
Hindles wins Scottish quiz trophy
Hindles was crowned as the CITMA Scottish quiz champions at our annual competition in Edinburgh.
Brexit
EUIPO publishes updated official communication
The EUIPO has published an updated official communication from EUIPO Executive Director Christian Archambeau on Brexit.
Further Brexit extension granted
On 10th April the EU confirmed that it had granted the UK a further extension to the Brexit process until 31st October 2019.
Numbering for post-Brexit trade marks and designs
The numbering for equivalent UK registrations of Registered Community Designs and international registrations post-Brexit has been announced.
Brexit extension granted
The UK’s proposal to extend the date of its withdrawal from the European Union (EU) has been agreed.
Case comments
Another fine Ness
Beverley Robinson looks into a case where an earlier mark made a difference. O/030/19, (Loch Ness Tonic), UK IPO, 16th January 2019.
Good vibes gone bad?
David Yeomans wonders whether this mark will ever reach registration. B 3 015 552, Laurent Zentz v Valuestore.it SR, EUIPO, 30th January 2019.
Earlier dates don't mean earlier rights
Catherine Byfield reports on a failed attempt to beat the clock. T-287/17, Swemac Innovation AB v EUIPO, CJEU, 7th February 2019.
Ale’s well that ends well
The HO determined HBO’s defence was too weak, explains Dale Carter. O/072/19, Wadworth Game of Stones (Opposition), UK IPO, 5th February 2019.
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