Guidance

Implementation of the Trade Mark Directive 2015

This guidance outlines the important changes to the Trade Mark Act and how they will affect rights holders.

• From: Intellectual Property Office
• Published: 27 September 2018
• Last updated: 14 January 2019 — See all updates

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Implementation of the EU Trade Mark Directive 2015

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This guidance summarises the changes that are taking place to the UK’s trade mark legislation and how they will affect rights holders, allowing businesses time to prepare.

The changes that are taking place relate to the following areas:

• applying for a trade mark
• objecting, challenging and resolving trade mark disputes
• managing trade marks

Published 27 September 2018
Last updated 14 January 2019 + show all updates

1. 14 January 2019

   Implementation of the Trade Mark Directive 2015 updated.

2. 27 September 2018

   First published.