Rob McLean recently announced his retirement from Dummett Copp after 29 years. Rob will retain a connection with the firm, as a Consultant, and will be on hand to support the continuing partners but will not be involved in the day to day running of the firm or involved directly in client business. In retirement, Rob plans to move back to his native Canada with his wife Erica. We thank Rob for his immeasurable contribution to the firm and wish him all the best for a well-earned retirement.
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]]>Following the EPO's transition to electronic communications for over 99% of its documents, the EPO no longer deems the 10 day rule to be necessary.
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]]>From 1st January 2024, any requests to change the address for service on comparable trade marks and designs will need to provide an address in the UK, Gibraltar, or Channel Islands.
The UKIPO will also require an address for service in the UK, Gibraltar, or Channel Islands on any invalidation, rectification, or revocation initiated against these comparable rights on or after 1st January 2024.
Whilst an address for service in the EEA was accepted by the UKIPO prior to Brexit, following the UK’s departure from the EU on 1st January 2021 the UK IPO has required an address for service in the UK, Gibraltar or Channel Islands when new applications for patents, trade marks or designs are filed or when an existing non-cloned right is challenged by a third party.
Following the end of the three year transitional period set out in the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement between the EU and the UK, an address for address in the UK, Gibraltar or Channel Islands will now be required by the UKIPO in many more circumstances.
These changes are significant for those who hold comparable trademarks and re-registered designs. It is important to ensure that you are prepared for these changes and understand any implications that they may have to your intellectual property rights. If you have any questions or concerns about these changes, feel free to contact us for further information or advice
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries or require assistance in navigating this opportunity effectively.