Is Your Trademark Portfolio Brexit-Ready? Steps to Take Now to Ensure a Smooth Transition

By Lesley Grossberg on September 15, 2020 Posted in Trademark

While the UK formally left the EU on January 31, 2020, “Exit Day” will occur on December 31, 2020. Are your trademarks ready? This article provides a brief checklist of considerations as we approach the hard exit date at the end of this year. For existing European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) registrations, each registration will … Continue Reading

What Does Brexit Mean for Your European Union Trademarks?

By Deborah A. Wilcox on January 31, 2020 Posted in Trademark

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 the U.K. Unless the time is extended, beginning Jan. 1, 2021, EUTMs that have already registered will automatically be granted protection in … Continue Reading

Brexit May Stall Implementation of EU’s New Unitary Patent and Patent Court Systems

By Jacob Huh on July 19, 2016 Posted in Patent

New unified patent grant and patent court systems, which were to have taken effect in early 2017, will likely be stalled because of Britain’s June vote to leave the EU, commentators and member nations fear.… Continue Reading