IP-2020-000138 - [2023] EWHC 1455 (IPEC)

There was no dispute that since the claim form in the present case was issued before IP completion day, those are “proceedings instituted before the end of the transition period” contemplated by art.67(1) of the Withdrawal Agreement.

It is also common ground that if, pursuant to art.67(1)(b), art.132(1) is engaged, there are no “special grounds” within the meaning of art.132(1), so this court must stay these proceedings insofar as they apply to the EU Chevron Mark, assuming this court has jurisdiction in respect of that mark.