Announcement from UKIPO on IP in the UK after 31 December 2020 and EPO Representation

The UKIPO have released a statement summarising the changes to IP within the UK (including parallel exports) after 31 December 2020:

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/intellectual-property-after-1-january-2021

 

This also links to confirmation from the EPO with respect to the UK membership of the EPC and the ability of UK attorneys to represent clients at oral proceedings in Germany and the Netherlands without the need for a work permit.  Please note that we are still awaiting the outcome of the consultation on address for service requirements, but this is expected to result in all applicants requiring a UK address for service and an EU address no longer being accepted.