Upcoming UKIPO Representation Changes – The Effects of Brexit Continue

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Jasmine Jesty

One of the effects of Brexit was that the UK introduced a requirement for a UK based representative for all UK national trade marks, patents and designs and international registrations designating the UK in January 2021. However, there was a grace period for comparable trade marks or re-registered designs

WIPO Updates Deadlines for Responses to Provisional Refusals

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Jasmine Jesty

Businesses seeking registration of trade marks overseas will have greater clarity on deadlines for responding to provisional refusals, following an update by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO). As of 1 November 2023, local intellectual property offices are required to give the holders of Madrid System international trade mark