MAIN MENU Withers & Rogers UK DE News You are here: Home > News > Brexit – the changes you still need to know about Brexit – the changes you still need to know about 30 September 2021 The Brexit transition period came to an end on 31 December 2020 and the real effects on IP rights of the UK leaving the EU took effect from 1 January 2021. For detailed questions, your Withers & Rogers patent, trade mark or design attorney can advise you on specific cases. The brief message is that we can continue to cater for your needs in both the EU and the UK. There’s no need to change how you interact with us to manage your IP rights. However, there are some considerations regarding trade marks you still need to bear in mind. Use of Trade Mark Trade mark registrations are vulnerable to cancellation for non-use five years post registration. Any use of the EU trade mark prior to 1 January 2021 in the EU will count as use. Insofar as the UK comparable trade mark registration (derivating from the EU trade mark registration), post 1 January 2021, all use of the UK comparable trade mark registration will need to be in the UK. Therefore you should diarise the five year period (1 January 2026) to start using in the UK the comparable trade mark registration. Agreements/Contracts referring to EU You will need to check the territory clause and add the UK to the EU in any jurisdiction clause and review the list of trade marks/designs and add any comparable UK registration/application. For any licences, security interests and assignments, you will need to record these against the UK comparable right and ensure that these do not breach any agreement. The recordal will need to be filed within 12 months of 1 January 2021. Categories General (39) IP, Industry and Case Law (174) Uncategorized (1) Unitary Patent (31) See all Archive November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 June 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 May 2020 March 2020 January 2020 December 2019 November 2019 October 2019 August 2019 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 October 2018 August 2018 July 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 November 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 July 2015 June 2015 May 2015 April 2015 March 2015 February 2015 January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 January 2014 October 2013 See all SUBSCRIBE follow us on twitter join us on linked in see us on youtube Withers & Rogers LLP is regulated by IPREG Legal & Regulatory notices Français Español 中文 日本語 한국어 We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of all cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Cookie Settings Accept All