All contracting authorities in England, and contracting authorities in Wales and Northern Ireland that exercise wholly or mainly reserved functions, should now use the Crown Commercial Service's … [Read more...] about Public procurement: Using the updated Standard Selection Questionnaire, mandatory from 1 April 2023
Cryptoassets – High Court permits service of proceedings exclusively by NFT
On 13 January 2023, the High Court handed down a landmark decision in the case of Osbourne v Persons Unknown and others [2023] EWHC 39 (KB). In what is understood to be a first in the Courts of … [Read more...] about Cryptoassets – High Court permits service of proceedings exclusively by NFT
Under the influence: Aldi left in low spirits as gin bottles found to infringe M&S’s registered designs
The rivalry that comes to mind when these supermarkets appear in the same headline is the rivalry of Colin vs Cuthbert, the two caterpillar-shaped cakes. But M&S has since won a case against Aldi … [Read more...] about Under the influence: Aldi left in low spirits as gin bottles found to infringe M&S’s registered designs
Good news / BAD news – February 2023
Welcome to the fourth edition of the "Good News/BAD News" blog! Our BAD Team (that is, our Brands, Advertising and Designs Team) serves as trusted advisers to some of the most valuable brands in … [Read more...] about Good news / BAD news – February 2023
IP rights: New search tool launched by the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property
In an exciting development, the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) has launched a new free search tool, which enables users to search for trademarks, patents and/or industrial designs … [Read more...] about IP rights: New search tool launched by the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property
UK Treasury consults on reforms to Consumer Credit Act
Late last year, HM Treasury released a consultation into reform of the Consumer Credit Act (CCA). This forms part of the package of measures introduced under the 'Edinburgh Reforms' on 9 December … [Read more...] about UK Treasury consults on reforms to Consumer Credit Act