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UK IPO still grappling with surge of trademark filings from front companies

By Douglas Clarke-Williams ( December 30, 2025, 15:39 GMT | Comment) -- Another record year for trademark filings at the UK Intellectual Property Office was driven by applications from China, which contributed more than all other non-UK filings put together. The trend continues to drive concerns from some over unregulated trademark representatives in the UK, though others see little to be concerned about.Another record year for trademark filings at the UK Intellectual Property Office was driven by applications from China....

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