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.
UK Government sets out negotiation position on IP
The UK Government is open to cooperation with the EU on intellectual property and is seeking to ensure high standards of protection for trade marks and designs.
UK will be part of EU IP system during transition
The UK will continue to be part of the EU trade mark and design system until 31st December 2020, following ratification of the UK’s EU Withdrawal Agreement.
Brexit - what happens next?
What is now likely to happen to registered EU Trade Marks and Registered Community Designs, and rights of representation for UK professional representatives before the EUIPO? (UPDATED 28th January 2020)
Possible ‘No-Deal’ Brexit: Implications on International Applications and Registrations
WIPO has published information about how users rights would be preserved – and how to safeguard those rights – in a no deal scenario.
New no-deal Brexit guidance on trade marks
The UK Government has published new guidance on trade marks if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
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 response to queries from UK representatives
Guidance from the EUIPO on the evidence required to prove ‘real and effective establishment’ in an EEA member state.
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.