Community Designs after BREXIT

At the end of the transition period (1 January 2021) Community Designs (RCDs), unregistered Community Designs (UCDs), will no longer be valid in the United Kingdom. These rights will be immediately and automatically replaced by UK rights. For pending RCD application on 1 January 2021, some other steps must be taken till 30.09.2021 in order get the UK Registration. More information here.

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Get financial support with the SME Fund

The support is destined for small and medium entrepreneurs seated in European Union. After the grant application is approved, it is possible to apply for the trademark/design. The grant to one trademark/design application amounts to 75 per cent of the official fee. The maximum overall amount of the support is EUR 700. More information can be found here.

War in Ukraine and protection of IP rights

For protection of industrial property rights of persons seated in Ukraine the Czech Industrial Property Office takes into consideration, e.g. in dealing with term extension requests, the current situation with respect to the legal framework. More information can be found here.