As Brexit is approaching, more and more companies are starting to think about the impact on their IP registrations. The original date for Brexit is 29 March 2019 which is getting very close, but it is now likely that Brexit will be postponed for some weeks or months. What the exact consequences are for European trademark or design registrations is still not certain, as we still don’t know what the deal (if any) between the UK and the EU will contain.
IP rights holders should however prepare for Brexit and adjust registration strategies or – for UK trademark or design owners – find a representative within the European Union. We currently expect the following consequences for both EU trademark and design registrations. Continue reading