The UK's decision to withdraw from the European Union, following the outcome of the referendum held on June 23, 2016 looks set to have wide-ranging implications.

EU flag over a map of Great Britain

Whilst this much seems certain, firmer details on exactly what will happen and when are few and far between.


In light of this, the UKIPO has published a helpful webpage, which outlines what we know already about the implications for patent, design, trade mark and copyright rights, what we are still waiting to learn and what the future may look like post-Brexit.


The full article can be read on the UKIPO website here: 

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ip-and-brexit-the-facts


Article Published August 17th, 2016