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Rothy’s v Giesswein – English Court leaves a lasting mark on EU Community design rights

Dechert LLP on 1/22/2021

In what is likely to be the final judgment of an English Court as a Community Design Court, the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (“IPEC”) has ruled that Austrian shoe manufacturer Giesswein infringed the registered...more

Brexit and Design Rights: Ensuring Continued Protection

Morgan Lewis on 12/18/2020

The Brexit “transition period” will come to an end on 31 December 2020, and from 1 January 2021, the United Kingdom will cease to follow EU rules. This brings significant changes to design law in the United Kingdom and...more

UKIPO announces disruption to services: 31 December 2020 to 4 January 2021

Hogan Lovells on 12/10/2020

From the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020, EU Trade Marks (“EUTMs”), International Trade Mark Registrations designating the EU (“IR(EU)s”), registered Community Designs (“RCDs”) and International Design...more

Brexit update: EUIPO confirms business as usual

Womble Bond Dickinson on 2/8/2020

Following approval of the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK left the EU on 1 February 2020. We are currently in the transitional period (the "Transitional Period"), during which time EU law shall continue to apply to the UK. ...more

Happy BREXIT Day! What Happens to your EU and UK Intellectual Property?

Winstead PC on 2/3/2020

European and UK patents are not impacted by Brexit. The European Patent Office (EPO) is established under the European Patent Convention (EPC). The EPC is separate from the European Union and the UK is, now, one of several...more

Across The Atlantic: Strategic Considerations For Holders Of IP Rights

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP on 4/15/2019

The news cycle is filled with the raucous activity of the UK Parliament with regard to Brexit, the "exit" of the UK from the European Union. On March 29, even Theresa May's offer to resign did not persuade Parliament to...more

Brexit: The UK Government Issues Guidelines on the Future of Intellectual Property Laws in the Event of a ‘No Deal’ Brexit

Dorsey & Whitney LLP on 10/16/2018

As has been widely reported in the recent weeks, the UK government is currently trying to progress negotiations on a withdrawal agreement and a framework for its future relationship with the EU. However, uncertainty remains...more

A No Deal Brexit and Its Impact on Intellectual Property Rights

Dechert LLP on 10/10/2018

In light of a possible no deal Brexit, businesses need to consider the impact such a scenario would have on their intellectual property rights, in particular trade marks, designs, patents and copyrights. For the majority of...more

No deal Brexit: Trade mark and design right protection planning

Hogan Lovells on 9/26/2018

Following the UK government’s notice on trade marks and designs if there is no Brexit deal (the “Notice”) and the increasing likelihood of the UK leaving the EU with no deal as to the future trading arrangements with the...more

Europe: CJEU / GC roundup – H1 2018

Hogan Lovells on 8/6/2018

Over the first half year, we have covered a number of high profile cases heard before the General Court (GC) and the European Court of Justice (CJEU). Here’s a quick roundup of the cases with a takeaway summary for each...more

Ministerial Statement Sheds Light on Fate of EU Trade Marks Post-Brexit

Dorsey & Whitney LLP on 7/31/2018

Many IP owners wonder what they need to do to ensure the continued protection of their EU trade marks and Community Registered Designs after Brexit. Some attorneys, since the referendum, encouraged clients to file in the UK...more

EC draft withdrawal agreement: IP rights

Dechert LLP on 3/14/2018

The European Commission has produced a draft withdrawal agreement (the “Agreement”) chartering the path of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. In the coming weeks, the Council of the European Union and the Brexit Steering Group...more

EU Publishes Draft Withdrawal Agreement

Cooley LLP on 3/5/2018

The European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) is a single trade mark that applies in all 28 Member States of the EU, including the UK. In a referendum in June 2016, the UK voted to leave the EU. When the UK leaves the EU, the EUTM...more

Can Skechers Get a Second Bite at the IPR Apple?

Knobbe Martens on 1/24/2017

On January 5, 2017, Skechers U.S.A., Inc. filed a petition with the Patent Trial and Appeal Board to institute an Inter Partes Review (IPR2017-00607) (“current IPR petition”) of two design patents owned by Nike, Inc.:...more

Brexit: The UK Clarifies Its Position On Intellectual Property

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 8/22/2016

The process of Brexit will take time, and the implications for our clients’ business will unfold over time. Our MoFo Brexit Task Force is coordinating across all our offices and working with clients on your key concerns and...more

Is Brexit an IP Exit?

Knobbe Martens on 7/15/2016

Voters in the U.K. recently passed a referendum paving the way for the U.K. to leave the European Union (EU). In response, British Prime Minister David Cameron resigned on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, with Theresa May as his...more

The Effect of The Brexit (UK Departure from EU) on IP Rights

Ladas & Parry LLP on 7/5/2016

In a June 23, 2016 referendum, the combined electorates of the United Kingdom and Gibraltar voted in favor of the United Kingdom, and consequently Gibraltar, leaving the European Union (EU). According to Article 50 of...more

Brexit — What IP Rights Holders Need to Understand Now

Kilpatrick on 6/29/2016

It is neither quick nor easy for a nation to leave the European Union (EU), and there is little precedent for it, especially for a nation such as the United Kingdom (UK), one of the major economic and political leaders within...more

Keep Calm and IP On: Planning for UK IP Post-Brexit

Mintz - Intellectual Property Viewpoints on 6/28/2016

This past Thursday the Brexit vote sent shockwaves around world, including the IP community and in particular with respect to IP rights in the UK and Europe. But concerns at the moment are speculative as nothing yet has...more

How the United Kingdom’s Vote to Leave the European Union Affects Your EU Trademarks and Patents

Cozen O'Connor on 6/28/2016

The United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union (EU). The vote to leave the EU will not affect the UK’s relationship with the European Patent Office (EPO). The EPO is governed by the European Patent Convention...more

The IP Owner’s Guide to Brexit: Don’t Panic

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP on 6/28/2016

By now, everyone has likely heard about the United Kingdom’s vote last week to leave the European Union. Few things are certain at this time, as governments around the world are still making plans to deal with Brexit....more

Brexit - Business as usual? What you need to know

BCLP on 6/27/2016

Despite the UK’s vote to leave the European Union, companies doing business in the UK can still continue to trade with the European Union in exactly the same way as they have done in the past. The UK is still a member of...more

Brexit – Major Upheaval and Change

WilmerHale on 6/27/2016

As the UK leaves the EU, in light of the seismic result of the United Kingdom referendum on June 23, 2016, there will be an immense amount to do, for the UK and the remaining EU, and for companies that are either based in, or...more

Brexit: IP Considerations in Light of the UK’s Vote to Leave the EU

Morgan Lewis on 6/27/2016

While the “Leave” result of the June 23 referendum will not have an immediate impact on intellectual property, the eventual British exit (“Brexit”) from the European Union could have long-term implications for IP protection...more

How does Brexit Affect your European and UK Intellectual Property?

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 6/27/2016

Now that the UK has voted to exit the European Union, you may be asking – “how does this affect our intellectual property rights in Europe and the UK.” The short answer – it has no immediate affect at all. Regarding...more

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