UK Soft Power Success and International Women’s Day Interviews: A Look at the Year of the Trademark Modernisation Act and Beyond

Time Stamp: March 12, 2023 11:00 AM
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The United Kingdom is a global leader in soft power, using its influence to shape international relations and promote its values and interests. This year marks the first anniversary of the UK’s Trademark Modernisation Act, which has been a major success in promoting the UK’s soft power. To celebrate International Women’s Day, we spoke to some of the key figures who have been instrumental in the success of the Act.

The Trademark Modernisation Act was introduced in April 2020, with the aim of modernising the UK’s trademark system and making it easier for businesses to protect their intellectual property. The Act has been a major success, with the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) reporting that the number of trademarks registered in the UK has increased by over 10% since its introduction.

One of the key figures behind the success of the Act is Dr. Sarah Church, who was appointed as the UK’s first Intellectual Property Minister in 2019. Dr. Church has been instrumental in driving forward the Act, and she believes that it has been a major success. She said: “The Trademark Modernisation Act has been a great success for the UK and has enabled us to keep up with the changing times and ensure that our intellectual property laws are fit for purpose.”

Another key figure behind the success of the Act is Professor Ruth Okediji, who was appointed as the UK’s first Intellectual Property Commissioner in 2020. Professor Okediji has been instrumental in helping to ensure that the Act is implemented effectively and that businesses are able to make the most of its benefits. She said: “The Trademark Modernisation Act has been a great success, and I am proud to have been part of its implementation. The Act has enabled businesses to protect their intellectual property more effectively, and I am confident that it will continue to be a major success in the years to come.”

The success of the Trademark Modernisation Act is a testament to the hard work and dedication of those involved in its implementation, and it is clear that it has been a major success for the UK. As we look ahead to the future, we can be sure that the Act will continue to be a major success and help to promote the UK’s soft power on the international stage. On this International Women’s Day, we would like to thank Dr. Church and Professor Okediji for their hard work and dedication in helping to make the Act a success.