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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European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
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New Legislation ,
Trade Agreements ,
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Trademarks ,
Transitional Arrangements ,
UK ,
UK Brexit ,
Withdrawal Agreement
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
On 23 June 2016 the United Kingdom electorate took the historic decision in a national referendum that the country should leave the European Union. How will that impact EU trade marks (known until recently as Community trade...more
6/27/2016
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European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) ,
European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
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Referendums ,
Trademark Registration ,
Treaty of Lisbon ,
UK ,
UK Brexit