Intellectual Property – Trade Mark – Opposition – Intellectual Property Office

The Intellectual Property Office (“IPO”) has launched a public consultation on its plans for a simplified trade mark opposition procedure to run alongside the existing system. Stakeholders such as, registered trade mark owners and legal professionals are encouraged to give their opinions on the proposed procedural changes before 17 May 2013.

For more details about the consultation, click here.

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