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UK IPO announces temporary fee change

Fees for extensions, late renewals and more will be reduced from 30th July.

3rd Jul 2020 | News
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UK IPO deadline extensions to end

The UK IPO has announced its ‘interrupted days’ will finish on 29th July.

22nd Jun 2020 | News
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Interrupted days continue at the UK IPO

The UK IPO will review its 'interrupted days' period on 22nd June.

1st Jun 2020 | News
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EUIPO extensions are ending

The EUIPO's extensions of deadlines and time limits are ending.

15th May 2020 | News
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UK IPO oppositions during ‘interrupted days’

The UK IPO has provided clarification on filing oppositions during its ‘interrupted days’ period.

11th May 2020 | News
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EUIPO extends deadlines

The EUIPO has extended deadlines and time limits.

29th Apr 2020 | News
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UK IPO ‘interrupted days’ continue

The UK IPO has announced that its ‘interrupted days’ period will continue into May.

22nd Apr 2020 | News
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IP Pro Bono is looking for help

IP Pro Bono is looking for firms and practitioners to support applicants during COVID-19.

15th Apr 2020 | News
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Rolls Building open - IP litigation update

The Rolls Building, which houses the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court, remains open it has been confirmed.

9th Apr 2020 | News
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Impact on trainee trade mark attorneys

Trainee trade mark attorneys will have their upcoming assessments completed online it has been confirmed by regulator IPReg.

8th Apr 2020 | News
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UK IPO declares ‘interrupted days’

Deadlines for UK trade marks and designs will be extended the UK IPO has announced.

27th Mar 2020 | News
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UK IPO continues to operate

The UK IPO has confirmed that its services remain “mainly unaffected at present”, despite the UK going into a state of ‘lockdown’.

24th Mar 2020 | News
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Business as usual for WIPO

WIPO has shared its latest update regarding COVID-19.

18th Mar 2020 | News
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EUIPO introduces COVID-19 measures

EUIPO deadlines for trade marks and designs will be extended, it has been announced.

16th Mar 2020 | News
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UK IPO announces COVID-19 support

The UK IPO has put plans in place for customers applying for intellectual property rights during the Coronavirus outbreak.

11th Mar 2020 | News
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Advice and CITMA updates 

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CITMA update: COVID-19

Read what we’re doing in relation to COVID-19 and what it means for you.

5th Jun 2020 | News
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We're here to help

The Benevolent Fund is here to support members facing financial hardship.

29th Apr 2020 | News
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Coronavirus business guidance

Our accountant and auditor PKF Littlejohn has published a number of guides and is providing regular updates and webinars on key issues affecting businesses.

15th Apr 2020 | News
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How to work well from home

Working from home is now commonplace - how can you stop yourself from being isolated and stay productive? Legal charity LawCare has put together some tips to help you.

28th Mar 2020 | Feature