Trademarks, UK Brexit

UK Trade Marks, Copyright and Designs - Outlook for 2023

Hogan Lovells on 1/18/2023

As we start the new year, we take a look back at some of the most significant legal developments and caselaw of 2022 in UK trade mark, copyright and designs law and highlight the changes that IP stakeholders should be aware...more

UK - Retained EU Law Bill and intellectual property

Hogan Lovells on 12/15/2022

The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022-2023 was introduced on 22 September 2022, with the aim of repealing, amending or revoking certain EU law that was retained on Brexit, by the end of 2023. The Bill has the...more

Monkeying around with UK passing off rights in EU trademark oppositions

Hogan Lovells on 3/29/2022

With much surprise to both the EUIPO and most of the legal IP community, the General Court (GC) in a judgment of 16 March 2022 in case Nowhere v. EUIPO holds that UK passing off rights remain valid earlier rights in EUIPO...more

The Katten Kattwalk | Issue 22

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 5/20/2021

The Katten Kattwalk discusses legal issues in the fashion industry affecting the trademarks, patents and copyrights associated with companies, brands and products. ...more

NGE On Demand: Trademark Updates Post Brexit with Andrea Fuelleman

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP on 3/31/2021

NGE Intellectual Property attorney Andrea Fuelleman discusses the potential implications of Brexit on the status of trademark rights and registrations in the EU and UK as of January 1, 2021. If you have any questions,...more

Brexit & Trademarks: Important Considerations For Maintaining UK Trademark Rights Post-Brexit

Goodwin on 3/1/2021

With the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union, companies must reconsider the implications of doing business in the UK and the EU, including how Brexit affects the company’s intellectual property rights....more

Extricating the UK from the European Union IP Systems – Contrasting Approaches Across the Channel

Dorsey & Whitney LLP on 2/26/2021

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

Brexit Trademark Update

Sunstein LLP on 2/4/2021

As a consequence of Brexit, December 31, 2020, marked the end of the extension of European Union trademark and design rights to the United Kingdom. The UK Intellectual Property Office will provide an automatic extension of...more

Out With The Old, In With The Gatsby Sequels: Trademark and Copyright News for the New Year

Foley Hoag LLP - Making Your Mark on 2/2/2021

Most of us were thrilled to see the calendar turn to 2021 on January 1, closing the chapter on what was an extremely challenging year around the globe. Now that we are a month into the new year, and the fireworks have faded...more

BREXIT - EUTM Registrations and Cloned United Kingdom Registrations

Dickinson Wright on 1/7/2021

The Brexit transition period ended on December 31, 2020. As of January 1, 2021, the United Kingdom will have left the European Union trademark and design system. Although European-wide rights such as European Trademarks...more

BREXIT: How Will It Impact Your European Trademark Rights?

McDermott Will & Emery on 12/18/2020

The United Kingdom (UK) has officially withdrawn from the European Union (EU) on February 1, 2020, but will only become a third party after a transition period ending on December 31, 2020. With that date fast approaching, you...more

Brexit and Its Effect on European Union Trademarks

Polsinelli on 12/18/2020

As you may be aware, the transition period for Brexit and the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union likely ends on December 31, 2020. The completion of the withdrawal initiated February 1, 2020, will have...more

Brexit and Trademarks: Ensuring Continued Protection

Morgan Lewis on 12/18/2020

From 1 January 2021 the United Kingdom will cease to follow EU rules, bringing significant changes to trademark law in the United Kingdom and European Union that are relevant to all owners of UK and EU trademarks....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 Effects on Trademarks Beginning January 1

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 12/4/2020

Trademark owners with registrations in EU where the UK is designated should soon receive notification for treatment of registrations and applications following the Brexit transition period. The Brexit transitional period,...more

Alert: Brexit Readiness: Possible Key Impacts of the Conclusion of the Transition Period on 31 December 2020

Cooley LLP on 12/4/2020

On 31 January 2020, the UK left the European Union and entered a transition period that is due to end at 11:00 pm GMT on 31 December 2020. At this point, it is still uncertain whether a new EU/UK deal will be reached. To...more

IP in the UK After Brexit: What Does It Mean for UK Business and Trading with the EU?

Latham & Watkins LLP on 12/2/2020

On 28 September 2020, the UK government made the Intellectual Property (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (IP Regulations 2020), which amend the intellectual property (IP) regime in the UK to reflect Brexit-related...more

PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - BREXIT: Its Effect on European Union Trademark Portfolios and What You...

Williams Mullen on 9/30/2020

The United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union (BREXIT) is in its final transition period, which will conclude on December 31, 2020. BREXIT is affecting many areas of commerce for clients who do business in the...more

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