Brexit Reminder: September 30, 2021 Deadline to File UK National Applications and Claim the Designation Date of the EU

August 20, 2021

Holders of international registrations, which contain a designation of the European Union (EU) that were pending a decision by the European Union Intellectual Property Office on January 1, 2021, must apply for a national trademark registration with the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) on or before 30 September, 2021 to preserve the date of the designation of the EU.

The UK IPO is encouraging all those who wish to file such national trademark applications to do so as soon as possible.

Please visit the UK IPO website for more information.

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