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Examination Procedures

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PatentsUK

UK Trade Marks Manual Details Examination Procedures and Legal Framework Post-Brexit

The UK Intellectual Property Office has published an updated examination guide for trade mark applications under the Trade Marks Act 1994. The manual clarifies the continuing influence of pre-Brexit EU case law, the role of UK courts in interpreting trade mark law, and the discretionary nature of registry practice. It…

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
PatentsUK

UK IPO Issues Comprehensive Guide on Registered Designs Examination Procedures

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has released an extensive guide outlining the examination practices for registered design applications filed nationally. The manual aims to promote consistency in decisions by the Registrar of Designs and offers detailed procedural guidance for applicants and third parties…

Thursday, March 16, 2017
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