NO UK ADDRESS FOR SERVICE AT THE UKIPO – WHAT’S THE RISK? The MARCO POLO trade mark case provides a salutory warning to IP owners about the… Read more
CHANGE OF PRACTICE | APPOINTMENT OF A UK ADDRESS FOR SERVICE The UKIPO has issued new guidance (TPN 2/2023) outlining changes of practice for appointment of… Read more
UK ADDRESS FOR SERVICE – WHY DO I NEED ONE? The recent decision of the Appointed Person involving the YETI trade mark highlights the benefits… Read more
Last call to apply for UK rights from pending EUTM applications and designs Deadline: 30 September 2021 As most IP owners will be aware, following the UK’s exit… Read more
BREXIT – Applications for Customs Action (AFAs) An application for customs action (also known as an “Application for Action” or “AFA”) is… Read more
UNREGISTERED DESIGNS AND BREXIT The UK has left the European Union and is currently in a transition period which… Read more
BREXIT UPDATE – RENEWAL FEES After the end of the transition period, EU Trade Marks (EUTMs) and Designs (RCDs), including… Read more
EU AND UK REGISTERED DESIGNS – HINTS AND TIPS Guidance on requirements and options to be considered before filing a UK or EU design.… Read more
BACK TO BASICS | INTRODUCTION TO DESIGNS Design rights protect the appearance of a product, and can be a valuable asset in… Read more
EXTENSION OF DEADLINES ON IP CASES IN VIEW OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Provisions in place for extension of deadlines at the European Patent Office, as well as… Read more
