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Fenwick & West LLP

SkyKick TM Row with Media Co. Sky Raises Key Risks for US and Global Brands

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The United Kingdom Supreme Court’s decision in SkyKick v Sky highlights a critical trademark risk: Registering a brand for an overly broad range of products and services without an intent to use it across all categories can...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

The Katten Kattwalk | Issue 25

Welcome to the summer issue of Katten KattWalk! We have an issue chock full of developments and pressing issues for fashion and brands. Associate Cynthia Martens starts with a look at “superfakes” and how the rise in...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Bad Faith Games – Hasbro Rolls and Loses - Kattison Avenue/Katten Kattwalk | Issue 2

For EU and UK trademarks, there is a five-year grace period following the issuance of a registration, during which the trademark owner must use the mark in connection with the goods and/or services covered by the registration...more

Venable LLP

U.S. Trademark Applications Hit the Fast Track - At Least in Theory

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​​​​​​​The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently enacted a rule change that will impact all trademark applications filed nationally in the United States (rather than through the Madrid Protocol)....more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Tips for developing an efficient worldwide trademark application filing strategy

So you’re launching a new product line worldwide. Or maybe you’re rebranding a division of your global business. Or perhaps you’ve recently conducted an audit of your trademark portfolio and noticed several gaps in coverage....more

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP

NGE On Demand: Trademark Updates Post Brexit with Andrea Fuelleman

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

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

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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

Sunstein LLP

Brexit Trademark Update

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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

Dickinson Wright

BREXIT - EUTM Registrations and Cloned United Kingdom Registrations

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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

McDermott Will & Schulte

BREXIT: How Will It Impact Your European Trademark Rights?

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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

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Brexit and Its Effect on European Union Trademarks

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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

Morgan Lewis

Brexit and Trademarks: Ensuring Continued Protection

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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

Hogan Lovells

UKIPO announces disruption to services: 31 December 2020 to 4 January 2021

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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

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Brexit Effects on Trademarks Beginning January 1

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

Latham & Watkins LLP

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

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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

Williams Mullen

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

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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

Womble Bond Dickinson

More for Your Money – Cost Savings on UK/EU Trademark Protection

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In the current climate, we understand that businesses are looking to make cost savings while maximizing the return on their spend. Here are some simple measures that organizations should explore to make the most of their...more

Vedder Price

Brexit – Where Are We Now on the Protection of EU IP Rights in the UK after Brexit

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While COVID-19 has been running us all ragged, we cannot lose sight of another globally impactful event — Brexit. The UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement came into effect on January 31, 2020 and provides for the implementation of...more

McAfee & Taft

Because they are NEVER EVER EVER getting back together…

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It’s over. After all the cliffhangers, the United Kingdom has finally left the European Union. Who keeps the house? Who has to buy a new sofa? Brexit may not mean much to the average American, but if you do business in...more

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Harry and Meghan’s trade mark problem – third party jumps on the bandwagon and applies to register same mark in the EU to cover...

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex submitted a trade mark application with the World Intellectual Property Office last year to register “SUSSEX ROYAL” in the UK, EU, Australia, Canada and the US. The application covers a range of...more

Winstead PC

Happy BREXIT Day! What Happens to your EU and UK Intellectual Property?

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European and UK patents are not impacted by Brexit. The European Patent Office (EPO) is established under the European Patent Convention (EPC). The EPC is separate from the European Union and the UK is, now, one of several...more

BakerHostetler

What Does Brexit Mean for Your European Union Trademarks?

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The United Kingdom withdraws from the European Union today. The implementation period runs for the next 11 months, through Dec. 31. During this time, European Union trademark filings (“EUTMs”) will continue in full force in...more

Lathrop GPM

With Brexit Upon Us, Are Your Trademarks in Jeopardy?

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Brexit is upon us, and trademark owners are asking how their rights might be impacted in the United Kingdom. On January 31, 2020, the United Kingdom is set to officially depart from the European Union. EU trademark...more

International Lawyers Network

What happens to EU trade marks after Brexit?

A mere three and a half years after the 2016 referendum on membership of the European Union, the UK looks set to “leave” the EU on 31 January 2020. Instead of exiting without a deal (which at one stage looked distinctly...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

A “No-Deal” Brexit—Key Implications for UK/EU Intellectual Property

In the event of a “no-deal” Brexit, IP rights in the UK will be impacted. However, the UK has put in place various provisions to protect IP rights holders. Owners of European Union (EU) trade mark registrations,...more

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