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United KingdomThe UK Intellectual Property Officehas launched a consultation to obtainstakeholders’ views on the appropriateprocedural changes for the introductionof a fast-track opposition procedurewithin the Trademark Tribunal. Theconsultation outlines proposals for thefast-track procedure and seeks viewson the introduction of a refundableappeal fee for inter partes appeals tothe appointed person. The deadline tosubmit comments is May 17 2013.