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The latest news from CITMA and around the world of intellectual property.
Guidance on price and service transparency published
The Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg) has published new guidance on price and service transparency for regulated intellectual property firms and attorneys.
Brazil on-course to join Madrid Protocol
Brazil is on-course to join the system for registration of international trade marks in autumn 2019 after it passed in the Brazilian Senate.
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.
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.
The fascinating role of AI in trade mark registration
Corsearch gave us a glimpse into the future of trade mark registration, including the role of artificial intelligence (AI).