Tag Archives: EUIPO

Changing the Name of an IP Rights Holder or Applicant

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Dr. Dirk Franke

Company names change, individuals marry, corporate structures are reorganised. Whenever the holder or applicant of an IP right is affected, the relevant register should be updated promptly. This article summarises what to bear in mind when recording a name change … Continue reading →

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EUIPO: Discrimination of Applicants and Proprietors Based on Their Place of Business or Nationality

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Dr. Dirk Franke

We have recently encountered a concerning situation with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) regarding the transfer of ownership of a registered EU trademark. It appears that the EUIPO is discriminating against customers based on their place of business, … Continue reading →

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BREXIT: Implications for EU Trademarks and EU Designs

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Dr. Dirk Franke

The United Kingdom (UK) officially withdrew from the European Union (EU) on January 31, 2020, and is currently in a transition period that will end on December 31, 2020. During this transition period, registered EU trademarks (EUTMs) and registered EU … Continue reading →

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OHIM: New Office Name and EU Trade Mark Regulation

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Dr. Dirk Franke

The Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market (OHIM) announced in a recent press release that the Regulation (EU) No. 2015/2424 of the European Parliament and the Council (EU trade mark regulation) dated December 16, 2015 will enter into force … Continue reading →

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