Official Notice - Trade Marks

Patent Rules 1992 – Rule 77, – Office Closure

Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the Intellectual Property office of Ireland (IPOI) is closed to the public and to personal callers until further notice.  Clients and customers are asked to continue to use our online e-filing and payment services, and to continue to communicate with us by email whenever possible.

While the Office remains unable to facilitate personal callers to its premises until further notice, telephone enquiries are being accepted on 00- 353- 56 7720111 between 9.30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Examination in the Law and Practice of Trade Marks

In light of the latest Government information, advice and guidelines relating to Covid 19 and the measures introduced to control the spread of the virus, the Trade Mark Agents Registration Board has decided in the interest of public health and safety, not to hold the examination in the Law & Practice of Trade Marks in 2020.

It is proposed to hold the examination as early as possible in 2021. All applications and fees received to date will be valid for the new exam date.

Once the date is finalised, sufficient advance notice will be given to enable any new candidates to submit applications for the 2021 examination.

You are advised to keep a regular check on our website for updates www.ipoi.gov.ie