Two items of UPC news have caught the eye in the early weeks of January. First, the incoming French Presidency of the European Commission has made it unequivocally clear that it supports the … [Read more...] about Everything looks set for the Unified Patents Court to go ahead this year but…. Are we really out of the woods yet?
Unified Patent Court (UPC) preparation can now start as requisite 13th Member State (Austria) ratifies the PAP-Protocol
The Protocol to the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court on provisional application (PAP-Protocol) provides that it will "enter into force the day after 13 Signatory States of the Agreement on a … [Read more...] about Unified Patent Court (UPC) preparation can now start as requisite 13th Member State (Austria) ratifies the PAP-Protocol
New year, new values: Public procurement thresholds in place from 1 January 2022
As of 1 January 2022, the minimum financial thresholds for the procurement regime to apply changed, so new ones are now in force. The change has two key features: The new thresholds only … [Read more...] about New year, new values: Public procurement thresholds in place from 1 January 2022
T(hresholds!) minus two weeks and counting:
New public procurement thresholds apply from 1 January 2022 As of 1 January 2022, the minimum financial thresholds for the procurement regime to apply will change. This change has two key … [Read more...] about T(hresholds!) minus two weeks and counting:
Out with a bang: 2021 rounded off with a flurry of news in UK public procurement
As 2021 draws to a close, we can report on a number of interesting developments relevant to anyone involved in public procurement in the UK. Whether you're at the coalface organising a public … [Read more...] about Out with a bang: 2021 rounded off with a flurry of news in UK public procurement
M&S sues Aldi for IP infringement – again
Marks & Spencer and Aldi are once again going into battle, this time for Aldi's alleged infringement of the design of M&S' 'Light Up Gin'. M&S has argued that the designs of Aldi's gold … [Read more...] about M&S sues Aldi for IP infringement – again