Organisation: UK Intellectual Property Office

In this latest update, we look at DINAPI seizing a “significant” quantity of counterfeits, WIPO announcing finalists for its global awards, and much more.

29 May 2024

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WTR reveals the world’s most advanced IP offices for digital and non-core activities in the sixth edition of our exclusive ranking.

16 May 2024

Promoting work-life balance, ensuring attorneys develop effective advocacy skills, and continuing work on address for service and rights of representation are all key priorities for the new Chartered Institute of Trademark Attorneys president, Kelly Saliger. 

09 May 2024

The UKIPO found that DRY JANUARY could not function as a trademark due to its descriptive nature and the public’s strong association of the term with a general concept.

08 May 2024

The UKIPO says that it has “significantly increased” its address for service (AFS) checks, in a document shared with CITMA members. 

07 May 2024

A new report from the UK Intellectual Property Office has cast light on the shifting landscape of trademark discussions within the UK media. 

06 May 2024

Featured in WTR Special Report Q1 2024: The future of brand protection on social media

18 April 2024

While the ‘abuse of process’ doctrine applies to registry proceedings, such proceedings require a more flexible approach than that historically taken in the courts. 

02 April 2024

WIPO director general Daren Tang urges IP offices to “play a central role as catalysts for IP finance”.

19 March 2024

The UKIPO, PIPCU, brand owners and law firm leaders explain how rights holders can work with government, the Police, consumers and fellow brand owners in the fight against infringement, at this year’s WTR Live: Brand Strategy Summit Europe.

15 March 2024