It is important for the role of intellectual property (IP) rights and the role Chartered Trade Mark Attorneys play to be considered at every step of the Brexit negotiation process.
Since the European Union (EU) Referendum result was announced in June 2016 we have taken a lead on developing options and solutions for the continued protection of registered EU IP rights in the UK. We are also leading on ensuring the rights of our members to represent their clients and organisations before the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
“Sol” marks were sufficiently distinct, says Emmy Hunt. T-159/17, Claro Sol Cleaning, SLU v EUIPO and Solemo Oy, General Court, 8th March 2018