We are here to navigate the Brexit landscape with you and make sure you are aware of the changes introduced since the UK left the EU at 11pm UK time on 31 December 2020.

Businesses are still grappling with the complexities and remaining uncertainties around the impact of Brexit but Mewburn Ellis is ready to help you manage your intellectual property with confidence, despite the changes introduced since 1st January 2021.

Mewburn Ellis can save you time, money and help provide peace of mind. As a firm, we have always been forward-looking in our approach to IP. For more than 150 years we’ve been finding new ways to help our clients nurture, plan and protect their ideas. We’re delighted to continue this tradition.

Watch our webinar

View our webinar recording which gives an overview of the impact Brexit had on existing EU trade mark rights, both EUTMs and EU designations of International Registrations, outlining how protection for brand owners was maintained in the UK. It discusses some nuances between the two kinds of rights and how the approach differed between granted and pending marks, before considering various related topics including representation and ongoing proceedings. It also covers what Brexit meant for designs and patents. Access our Brexit webinar recording.

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Partner, Patent Attorney

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Head of Trade Marks, Partner, Chartered Trade Mark Attorney

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Partner, Chartered Trade Mark Attorney, Solicitor

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