The European Union (“EU”) has shaped and developed Intellectual property (“IP”) policy extensively over the years. IP law in EU member states is today largely a matter of EU law. Key areas of IP are dominated by EU rights and...more
The priority of any brand owner is to protect their marks in relation to the core activities of the business. Many companies however seek broader trade mark protection for a wide range of ancillary products and services...more
Now that the political rollercoaster of the past 3 years over Brexit has drawn to a close with the UK electorate falling firmly behind Boris Johnson and a Conservative Party determined to leave the European Union (EU) with no...more
1/27/2020
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When the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) last week revoked the EU trade mark registration for the mark ‘BIG MAC’, following a challenge brought by an Irish fast-food chain, SUPERMAC’S, it was hailed by the...more
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
As seems to be in vogue recently (see explanation of significant change to Canada’s trade mark law here) the European Union adopted legislation to overhaul its trade mark law.
The reforms are numerous and amendments to...more
The European Union recently adopted new legislation introducing miscellaneous reforms to EU trade mark law.
The reforms are numerous and include the adoption of a new designation for the Community trade mark itself and...more