Brexit has happened, and the transition period ended on the 31st
December 2020. Have your IP assets, contracts and agreements been
reviewed accordingly? If not, talk to us!
Please note, this article was updated on 15th February 2021 to
reflect the latest and most relevant information following the
UK's withdrawal from the EU.
Brexit has happened, and the transition period ended on the 31st
December 2020. Have your IP assets, contracts and agreements been
reviewed accordingly? If not, talk to us!
Here are some quick tips on what you need to consider:
IP Rights after Brexit
From the 1st January 2021, EU Trademarks (EUTM) and Community
designs no longer offer protection rights within the UK. Current
EUTMs, licenses or agreements covering Intellectual Property (IP)
rights remain valid within the EU, while in respect of registered
IP rights, the UKIPO has created a comparable UK trademark or
design right for IP holders and owners. These cloned rights,
