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As patent attorneys and attorneys at law, we passionately protect and defend the rights of our clients, for example against product and trademark piracy. In 2018, EU customs seized almost 27 million infringing products worth €740 million at the EU’s external borders . The internet in particular enables dubious suppliers to sell plagiarism and counterfeits.

Raising public awareness of plagiarism and counterfeiting is one of the tasks of “Aktion Plagiarius e.V” . “Aktion Plagiarius e.V.” awards the negative prize “Plagiarius” for the most brazen plagiarism and forgeries, including a trophy, a black dwarf with a golden nose.

dompatent promotes Aktion Plagiarius as a supporting member. We would like to sustain our clients in this way as well, in order to draw attention to product and brand piracy and the associated disadvantages from an economic point of view but also with regard to safety deficiencies.

Effect on intellectual property rights

Dear Sir or Madam,

As things currently stand, a no-deal Brexit now appears ever more likely.

Our British associates have informed us that, should a no-deal Brexit become reality, plans exist according to which registered EU Trademarks will automatically obtain protection as national UK Trademarks. While a scenario in which registered EU Trademarks lose their effect in the UK cannot be excluded entirely, such a situation appears to be increasingly unlikely.

However, pending EU Trademark applications which, on the date of Brexit, remain or will remain unregistered require particular consideration. It is expected that a transitional period will be set within which such applications can be refiled as national applications with the UK Intellectual Property Office. Should it prove necessary, we will contact you in this regard.

Should you have any questions or require further advice in this regard, we remain, as always, at your disposal.

Kind regards,
dompatnet von Kreisler