Legal News (Intellectual Property)

As 2020 draws to a close, I would like to thank you on behalf of all at Hayes solicitors for your continued support throughout the year. 

In our recent series of articles, we have examined a number of high profile EU trade marks which have been declared invalid either in whole or in part on the basis that the mark is not been used either at all, or in all the registered classes. 

A trade mark held by the famous anonymous street artist, Banksy, has been declared invalid by the European Union Intellectual Property Office.

A recent decision of the European Intellectual Property Office (“EUIPO”) may cause concern for car manufacturers seeking long term protection of the shape of their designs.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland and the European Union Intellectual Property Office have extended time limits for certain actions and time-limits.

The Copyright and Other Intellectual Property Law Provisions Act 2019 (“the Act”) was signed into law by the President on 26 June 2019. The Act amends the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 and introduces certain recommendations of the Copyright Review Committee from their 2013 Report.