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IPReg has launched a Call for Evidence as it commences a review of its regulatory arrangements. We are keen to have discussions with as many people as possible as we consider how IPReg's rule and regulations should be changed to facilitate innovation and competition whilst providing appropriate levels of…
Ofcom has asked us to let you know this important information. The current telephony network is over 35 years old and is to be upgraded. This upgrade has been happening for some years now, but the old telephony network will close by the end of 2025. The older analogue network supports devices that have been around…
This is to bring to your attention a debate in the House of Lords in November 2020 during which the IPReg Chair, Lord Smith of Finsbury, sought assurances from the Government that its proposal to exclude trade mark and patent attorneys from the (then) UK Internal Markets Bill would maintain the status quo in relation to…
The IPO have asked us to publish the following important information regarding closing dates for sending requests for certification by the EUIPO to the IPO:"As you will be aware, UK professional representatives wishing to represent clients before the EUIPO must be entered on the EUIPO’s list. For a UK representative to be…
We have become aware that some people may have received an email from American Express advising that the Intellectual Property Office has partnered with American Express® to allow settlement of customers’ patent payments online using American Express® Business. The email suggests that this will provide rewards and…