09.02.2023
World Trademark Review has recognised the trade mark and branding team at Keltie with its highest accolade, the Gold Medal.
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Keltie received the Gold award by the prestigious WTR 1000 for excellence in the field of trade mark prosecution and strategy
The firm was among only 10 firms in England to receive the top award. Keltie was also was also recognised with a silver medal for its growing Irish practice lead by Sean Cummings.
The award comes after a year of recognition, especially by the Financial Times which marked Keltie out as one of the top patent law firms in Europe.
Individuals highlighted by the WTR 1000 include the London-based team of Alistair Gay, Rosemary Cardas, Manuela Macchi, Ben Britter and Azhar Sadique.
10.11.2025
Cloned UK Trade Mark Rights - Deadline CloseIf a cloned UK trade mark right is challenged for non-use, use of that mark in the EU currently counts towards demonstrating genuine use. However, this will not be the case for much longer. From 31 December 2025, owners of cloned UK trade mark rights must show genuine use in the UK only to maintain a challenged right as use in the EU will no longer be relevant.
10.12.2025
Nice Classification Changes from January 2026The Nice Classification, established in 1957 and managed by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), divides goods and services for trade mark specifications into 45 classes. It is an essential tool and is periodically updated to reflect changes in the marketplace and technological advancements. A new edition is coming into effect in January 2026, bringing several important changes that trade mark owners and businesses should be aware of.
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