tim noel

trade mark attorney

Tim is a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney with over 17 years of experience supporting clients in all aspects of IP services. He oversees and manages the department on a day-to-day basis.

Tim holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bristol University and joined Lysaght in 2014 with eight years of experience in the IP industry.

Tim is responsible for prosecution work, in addition to registration and renewals in more complex jurisdictions. Tim also works on a number of contentious matters and opposition cases. As well as his client portfolio and managerial responsibilities, Tim is a member of CITMA and volunteers for the free advice clinics to members of the public as well as sitting on the INTA Trademark Office Practices Committee.

In 2016 Tim was awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property (with Merit) from Bournemouth University and became a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney in 2018.

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New Trade Mark Regulations In Lebanon

We summarise here some recent amendments to the Trade Mark Regulations in Lebanon, which have brought about changes to the term of protection and some of the official fees associated with trade marks.

CITMA Spring Conference and INTA 2024 attendance

Find out more about the conferences we are attending this year.

Resumption of Operations at the Sudanese Trademarks Office

We are pleased to announce the Trademarks Office in Sudan has resumed operations after a 10-month hiatus. Read here for more information.

Libya – Implementing Regulations for 2010 Trade Marks Act

At long last, the implementing regulations for the 2010 Trade Mark Act have been brought into force in Libya. These provide some much needed clarity to the practical considerations of trade mark applications, as well as bringing an increase in the official fees

United Kingdom - Address for Service for Comparable Rights

From 1 January 2024, it will be necessary to record an address for service in the UK, the Channel Islands or Gibraltar against comparable rights when they are subject to challenge by third parties.

Myanmar – Announcement of Grand Opening Date of Intellectual Property Office

There have been further developments regarding the Trade Mark Office in Myanmar; please refer to the details in our article.

LIBYA - TRADE MARK OFFICE RESUMES OPERATIONS

The Libyan Trade Mark Office (TMO) has officially resumed its full activities after a 6-month suspension.

BURUNDI - RENEWAL OF TRADE MARKS

The Burundi IP Law came in to force on 28 July 2009, and all trade marks registered before the enactment of the law were set to be renewed by 28 July 2019. The Burundi Industrial Property Office (BIPO) has now issued a notice setting a new deadline for the renewal of trade marks registered prior to 28 July 2009. A Notice dated 27 February 2023 has been issued by BIPO and this extends the deadline for the renewal to 01 January 2025 for all trade marks which were registered prior to 28 July 2009. Read our full article for further details.

CITMA Conference – London, March 2023

At the recently held Spring Conference of CITMA (Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys) held in London, Lysaght was represented by Tim Noel. Tim was delighted to see many of our clients at the event, and was able to hold several in-person meetings and conversations with some of them.

Mauritius – Accession to Hague Convention & Madrid System

Mauritius has joined the Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs, becoming the 95th member state. The Hague System will enter into force in Mauritius on 6th May 2023.

CHILE – Amendments to Industrial Property Act and Accession to Madrid Protocol

A new IP law, No. 21.355, entered into force on 9th May 2022, in which various articles of the current IP Law No. 19.039 dated 1991 and its subsequent iterations were amended. This blog details the most significant changes introduced for trademarks, patents and industrial designs.

Nauru – New Trade Marks Act in Force

The Nauru Trade Marks Act came into force in November 2020. However, due to an initial lack of official forms, or a procedure for payment of official fees, it has not been possible to file trade mark applications until now.

Guernsey – Extension of UK’s PCT membership to cover Bailiwick of Guernsey

The UK’s membership of the PCT will be extended to include the Bailiwick of Guernsey from 23rd March 2021. Please read our article for further information.

Gibraltar – Amendments to Trade Marks Act

The Gibraltar authorities have enacted a revision of the Trade Marks Act, which entered into force on 1 January 2021. Our full article contains further information.

Guernsey – Accession to The Madrid Protocol

On 1 October 2020, the UK Government ratified the Madrid Protocol on behalf of the Bailiwick of Guernsey. Please review our article for further information.