Ever since the UK voted to leave the European Union and, in effect, withdrew itself from the Unified Patents Court Agreement, the question has been circulating as to where the "third centre" of the … [Read more...] about Milan to host third UPC central division
Things to watch as the UPC goes live
The commencement of the UPC is right around the corner – the new system goes live on 1 June 2023. Before launch we take a look at some of the key factors which may determine how the first few weeks … [Read more...] about Things to watch as the UPC goes live
Good news / BAD news – May 2023
Welcome to the fifth 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 – May 2023
Public procurement: Using the updated Standard Selection Questionnaire, mandatory from 1 April 2023
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