Organisation: UK Intellectual Property Office

Crunching down on deadlines: Nestlé trademark revoked after late filing

A recent decision of the UKIPO registrar emphasises the importance of filing notice of defence and counterstatement forms within the specified deadline.

05 July 2024

Filings decline at CIPO, while most of Europe and North America sees growth

WTR analyses trademark filing trends at major North American and European registers.

25 June 2024

What a Labour government might mean for UK IP policy

A potential new government may bring closer ties with the European Union and be more open to lobbying, say trademark professionals.

12 June 2024

Trademark activity drops across all but one major register, Clarivate report shows

Trademark filings fell across five of six major registers in 2023, a new report by Clarivate reveals, but the results are more positive than they seem.

30 May 2024

UKIPO pauses comms; UAE and USPTO deepen cooperation; revised fees in Yemen – IP office updates

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

IP Office Innovation Ranking 2024: boundary-pushing registries revealed

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

Dry January: is the sobriety slogan too generic for trademark protection?

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

UKIPO taking “more proactive approach” to address for service rule, CITMA members told

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

07 May 2024

Inaccurate media reporting and David v Goliath framing is harming IP industry, report finds

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

Influencer risks: government reports reveal effects endorsements have on brand reputation and counterfeit purchasing

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

18 April 2024