What happens with UK trademark protection on January 1, 2021?

Trademarks
Written By Klemchuk LLP

With the Brexit transition end in 2021, trademark owners seeking continued protection in the UK, should be aware that:

  • the UK will grant a “copy” of an existing EUTM registration in the UK, but will provide no notice or issue a registration certificate;

  • owners with pending EUTM applications must file new UK applications if they want to seek protection in the UK; and

  • renewals of EUTM registrations will be handled separately from UK registrations, and the deadlines will be split requiring a separate renewal in the UK.

Read about the 2021 end to Brexit transition and what that means for EUTM and UK trademark rights.

Klemchuk LLP

This blog is published by Klemchuk LLP, a litigation, intellectual property, transactional, and international business law firm dedicated to protecting innovation. The firm provides tailored legal solutions to industries including software, technology, retail, real estate, consumer goods, ecommerce, telecommunications, restaurant, energy, media, and professional services.

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