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Act Now to Record Your UK Address for Service

As from 1st January 2024, it will be necessary to record a UK address for service where new contentious proceedings are launched against a UK comparable trade mark or re-registered design.

We advise strongly that trade mark owners act now to safeguard their rights by recording a UK address for service.

Learn why

Paul Carlyle

Inventions & Innovations

  • Patent Records and Renewals Administrator

Paul joined the firm in 2000 from the UKIPO where he spent nine years as a Patent Formalities Examiner. In 2005 he gained the CIPA qualification in Patent Administration. Paul has extensive knowledge of patent renewal/maintenance procedures around the world and of the Inprotech database, the firm’s case management system.

In his spare time, Paul enjoys venturing to the gym and is a huge fan of Liverpool FC!


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