This communication kindly advises and reminds about some practical actions for the management of your Trademarks and Designs whereas it will be a no-deal Brexit on 31 October 2019.
TRADEMARKS
What will happen to EUTM registrations in existence at 31 October 2019? |
- The owners of EUTM registrations in existence as at 31 October 2019 will automatically be given a comparable new UK trademark registration (with the same priority, filing and seniority dates as the corresponding EUTM).
- Existing EUTMs will continue to cover the EU27 only.
- After 31 October 2019, separate applications will be required at UK and EU level if protection is required in the UK and EU27.
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DESIGNS
What will happen to RCD registrations in existence at 31 October 2019? |
- Registered Community Designs (RCDs) will be protected in the UK as comparable rights in largely the same way as described above for EUTMs.
- Community Unregistered Design Rights (UDRs) will continue to be protected in the UK until the corresponding EU right expires.
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If the UK does not leave the EU on 31 October 2019, no actions will be required for the moment |
- Please consider the technical information – except for dates – present in our previous communication still correct.
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We will, of course, keep you updated on any development on the situation and remain at your complete disposal for any clarification that may be required.
