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Brexit and IP: 4 Things You Should Know

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I. What is Brexit? Brexit (short for “British exit”) is the United Kingdom’s (the “UK”—England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) decision to leave the European Union (the “EU”—28 countries, including the UK). The UK...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

IP Protection Post-Brexit: A Right-by-Right Analysis

The United Kingdom is set to leave the European Union on 29 March 2019 (“Exit Date”). With Brexit fast approaching, on 25 November 2018 the EU and the UK announced their consensus on a withdrawal agreement that sets out the...more

Hogan Lovells

Brexit Bill - Impact on patents

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The UK government’s draft EU Withdrawal Bill (the “Brexit Bill“) aims to incorporate EU directives and regulations into UK domestic law in their current form immediately following Brexit (“Retained EU Law“).  This article...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Brexit—The End of the Unitary Patent System as we Know it?

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On June 23, 2016, British citizens voted in a referendum in favor of exiting the European Union. Termed “Brexit,” the United Kingdom’s departure effected global markets and caused the British pound to fall to its lowest level...more

Foley Hoag LLP

Potential Legal Implications Arising from "Brexit"

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On June 23, 2016, the United Kingdom (UK) voted by way of an advisory referendum to leave the European Union. While the result will not take immediate legal effect, incoming Prime Minister Theresa May has indicated that...more

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Brexit May Stall Implementation of EU’s New Unitary Patent and Patent Court Systems

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New unified patent grant and patent court systems, which were to have taken effect in early 2017, will likely be stalled because of Britain’s June vote to leave the EU, commentators and member nations fear. BACKGROUND...more

Polsinelli

Brexit Prompts IP Uncertainty

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It's difficult to turn on the news and not hear something about the historic vote by Britain to leave the European Union. While the Brexit vote already has had an immediate effect on global economic markets, the legal effects...more

Knobbe Martens

Is Brexit an IP Exit?

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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

Morgan Lewis

Additional IP Considerations in Light of Brexit

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Pharmaceutical and agricultural companies in particular should consider the effect of Brexit on their European patent portfolios. Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) are governed by EU regulations and are thus...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Client Alert: Brexit – What Silicon Valley Needs to Know

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The vote of the UK Electorate to leave the EU has politicians, economists, lawyers and commentators from all sectors speculating on what will happen next and over exactly what period. While it is unlikely that there will be a...more

Ladas & Parry LLP

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

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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

Holland & Knight LLP

Brexit Impact on Intellectual Property Rights to Be Known Only After UK Exit Terms Finalized

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Although the United Kingdom (UK) vote to leave the European Union (EU) will ultimately impact intellectual property (IP) rights in both territories, the UK remains a member of the EU until the exit terms are formalized, so...more

Mintz - Intellectual Property Viewpoints

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

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

Cozen O'Connor

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

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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

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

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

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

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

The UK Has Spoken “Brexit” - But What Does This Mean for the IP Community?

The immediate reaction to Great Britain’s June 23, 2016 vote to leave the European Union (“EU”) (commonly referred to as “Brexit”) has been nothing short of hysterical. This paper focuses on what Brexit means for the...more

Cooley LLP

Alert: Brexit and the European Patent System

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The result of the UK's referendum on European Union membership is that the UK has decided that it will leave the EU. For now, the UK remains part of the EU. The withdrawal process requires that formal notice be given of the...more

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If The UK Votes To Brexit (Depart From The EU), How Will Your IP Rights Be Affected?

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On June 23, 2016 the United Kingdom (UK) and Gibraltar will vote in a referendum to remain in or leave the European Union (EU). If the UK votes to leave, according to Article 50 of the European Union Treaty, the...more

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