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Today we have published two consultations:removing the current restrictions on in-house patent and trade mark attorneys providing pro bono advice. We are also proposing changes to allow attorneys who are not actively practising to provide pro bono advice. In both cases, provision of pro bono advice would require the…
The Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg) has today announced that the Rt Hon Lord Smith of Finsbury (Chris Smith) will become the new Chair of IPReg on 7 September 2018. Lord Smith was appointed by an independent appointment panel following an open recruitment process.Welcoming his appointment, Fran Gillon, CEO…