As the Official Legal Advisers to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, our cross-practice team has been working on numerous projects to support Birmingham 2022 in the delivery of the largest … [Read more...] about Volunteering as an Information and Support Team Member at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Archives for July 2022
My brand protection secondment at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Our secondees at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have taken on a number of different roles, and in this latest blog we hear from Kate Hawkins, senior associate in the IP team, who took on the … [Read more...] about My brand protection secondment at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
The Unified Patent Court is almost ready
It is hard to ignore the momentum which the UPC has gathered in the past few weeks. It has confirmed today that significant steps have been taken towards its commencement and that it can be expected … [Read more...] about The Unified Patent Court is almost ready
Volunteering as a Media Operations Team Member at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
As the Official Legal Advisers to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth the Games, a small group of our people have been given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the Commonwealth Collective and be … [Read more...] about Volunteering as a Media Operations Team Member at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Investigating self-driving safety – what about IP?
The UK Government has reported overwhelming support for the creation a new independent body – the Road Safety Investigation Branch – "to learn lessons from road incidents, including those involving … [Read more...] about Investigating self-driving safety – what about IP?
Ireland to hold referendum to ratify UPC Agreement
When the UPC commences (perhaps in early 2023) 17 countries will likely be taking part. Seven countries have signed the UPC Agreement but not yet ratified it and so may not be taking part at the … [Read more...] about Ireland to hold referendum to ratify UPC Agreement