27 November 2023TrademarksLiz Hockley

Advocate General issues opinion on extinction of prior rights and Brexit

General Court position upheld by Advocate General on prior rights that cease to exist during an action | ‘Many more’ attempts to revoke priors by defendants in opposition cases to be expected if opinion adopted, says lawyer | Szpunar says EUIPO appeal should be dismissed.

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