Session 4—Cloning and Comparable Rights in the “New” United Kingdom

March 23, 2021 | 4:40 pm-5:25 pm CET

Almost three months on from the end of the Brexit transition period, what issues have arisen for EU trademarks and designs that have been cloned into comparable UK rights. Listen in as we discuss:

• Any unexpected consequences or benefits that were not anticipated during the transition period
• How protection and enforcement strategies have changed in the post-Brexit world
• Watchouts and next steps to ensure adequate protection for brand rights in the EU and the UK

Peter McAleese, Partner, AKRAN Intellectual Property (Italy)—Moderator

Robert Furneaux, Director, Sipara (United Kingdom)

David Holdsworth, Deputy CEO and Director of Operational Delivery, UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) (United Kingdom)