We have previously presented news and analyses regarding
the effects of Brexit on trademark and design law (please see our
firm's earlier reports
here and
here).
Today, starting with a summary of the provisions in the
Withdrawal Agreement1, we will present a more detailed
analysis and description of the rules applicable in the United
Kingdom as of January 1, 2021 to trademarks and designs registered
or applied for prior to that date at the EUIPO.
We will provide information regarding the new UK trademarks
("comparable trademarks (EU)") as well as the
new UK design rights ("re-registered designs")
and, more specifically, on the following topics:
- Formalities (new UK registration number, priority and filing
date, appointed representatives);
