During this time, the current status quo will be maintained, i.e. nothing will change before 31 December 2020 in relation to EU trade mark and design protection in the UK. In this regard, it is important to note that during the transition period:
If negotiations between the EU and the UK are not successfully concluded during the transition period, the period could be extended. It is, however, important to note that at the end of the transition period:
While the long-term impact of Brexit is that EU trade marks will no longer protect trade marks in the UK (such that it will be necessary to apply for registrations in both the EU and UK to gain the same geographical protection in the future), for now there will be no change to the EU trade mark system for some time.