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The latest news from CITMA and around the world of intellectual property.
Re-registered international designs now available
International designs designating the EU that were registered before 1st January 2021 are now available to view or search on the UK register.
Pushing back on perfectionism and presenteeism
“Don’t feel guilty about taking time off. It is the responsible thing to do.” We take a look at how to remedy some of the situations that can make it hard for us to switch off from work.
What next? Looking at a post-Brexit future
Will there be a rise in oppositions? Could the UK become a smugglers’ paradise? We asked Michael Edenborough QC to give his views on what the UK’s IP will look like post-Brexit.
IPEC marshalling scheme
The opportunity for Chartered Trade Mark Attorneys to shadow Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) judges is now open for this year.
Exhaustion end game
“Things have not started well.” With no reciprocal recognition in place Michael Silverleaf QC shares his take on the issue with exhaustion of rights post-Brexit.
Providing support for anxiety
LawCare provided emotional support to some 1,000 legal professionals in the past year, with anxiety accounting for a rise in calls to the support service.
Beyond Brexit: how is trade mark paralegal work affected?
One month on from the end of the Brexit transition – what are the key things CITMA Paralegals should know about what has changed? We asked the UK IPO to explain.
Changes to trade mark application form
The UK IPO has enhanced and improved the trade mark application form eTM3.