Following the UK decision to leave the EU a week ago, there has been much discussion as to how our relationship with eh EU will look after all negotiations have been made.
Following the nation’s decision on the 23rd June that the UK will no longer be a member of the European Union, there has been an influx of questions from concerned businesses regarding the status of their IP, especially their registered trade marks.
Following the nationÂs decision on the 23rd June that the UK will no longer be a member of the European Union, there has been an influx of questions from concerned businesses regarding the status of their IP, especially their registered trade marks.
Brexit may spell the end for automatic EU-wide IP protection.
The uncertainty or exiting the EU has cast doubt in legal circles as to what law will remain. Trade mark law is no different, there is a great deal of uncertainty to the protection afforded to trade mark owners if the UK leaves and whether UK trade mark practitioners can still register trade marks in the EU if we leave.
Brexit may spell the end for automatic EU-wide IP protection.
Clarity has been given as to when the new EU Trade Secrets Directive will be enforced.
Clarity has been given as to when the new EU Trade Secrets Directive will be enforced.
The uncertainty or exiting the EU has cast doubt in legal circles as to what law will remain. Trade mark law is no different, there is a great deal of uncertainty to the protection afforded to trade mark owners if the UK leaves and whether UK trade mark practitioners can still register trade marks in the EU if we leave.
Following the announcement of the EU referendum to take place on the 23rd June 2016, many businesses in the UK have been unsure on the true impact it could have on them and their investments.
