Our Brexit papers
Read our main publications on Brexit
EUIPO rights of representation – what we know
We have brought together all the information currently available on the future rights of representation for UK professionals before the EUIPO.
Brexit – what we know now
We have put together all the essential information we have on registered EU trade mark and design rights post-Brexit, which you might find helpful. The guidance compares the current ‘deal’ with no deal.
Trade marks, designs, business and Brexit
We set out the business case for clarity, collaboration & concerted action on post-Brexit IP.
CITMA Brexit position paper
Our position on post-Brexit registered intellectual property rights (trade marks and designs) and rights of representation
Latest Brexit news
The most recent updates, news and publications on Brexit.
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.
Brexit and designs quick reference guide
We have published a quick reference guide to registered and unregistered EU designs post-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.
EUIPO publishes guidance
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has published new guidance on the impact of Brexit, if the UK leaves the EU without a deal on 29th March.
Trade mark Brexit guidance for business
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has published new guidance for business in the event of the UK leaving the European Union (EU) without a deal.
Trade marks
Trade marks - Tuvalu and Montenegro scenarios
This document expands upon the ‘Montenegro’ and ‘Tuvalu’ scenarios we outlined in CITMA’s ‘EU registered rights - trade mark’ document.
EU registered rights - trade marks
Read our original scenarios analysis of how EU trade marks could be handled post-Brexit.
Registered designs
Registered designs - Tuvalu and Montenegro scenarios
This document expands upon the 'Montenegro' and 'Tuvalu' scenarios we outlined in CITMA's 'EU registered rights - designs' document.
EU registered rights - designs
Our original analysis of the possible scenarios for post-Brexit intellectual property.
Rights of representation
EUIPO rights of representation – what we know
We have brought together all the information currently available on the future rights of representation for UK professionals before the EUIPO.
Professional representation update
Our updated briefing looking at the issues and options with regards to rights of representation.
Professional representation before the EUIPO post-Brexit
Our guidance on rights of representation post-Brexit.