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Apr 15, 2013 (Newsletter Issue 5/13)
United Kingdom
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Consultation for Fast Track Opposition Procedure


The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has today launched a public consultation on the introduction of

1) an opposition ‘fast track’ procedure within the Trade Mark Tribunal, and
2) a refundable appeal fee for inter partes appeals to the Appointed Person

The consultation seeks views on the appropriate procedural changes and closes on 17 May 2013.

Through the fast track procedure business can oppose the registration of new trade marks if the mark appears to be the same as, or too similar to their own existing mark.

The fast track seeks to improve access to opposition proceedings by reducing the cost, complexity and increasing the speed at which business can protect their trade mark rights.

For more information, please click here

Source: www.ipo.gov.uk