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
Life as a secondee at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
As Official Legal Advisers to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, we are proud to have a number of people on secondment with the Birmingham 2022 Organising Committee (OC), both in the legal team … [Read more...] about Life as a secondee at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Bans on beef and coffee to tackle deforestation
Products linked to deforestation, including beef, wood, palm oil, soy, coffee and cocoa, will be banned from entering the EU follow landmark legal proposals announced by the EU executive this … [Read more...] about Bans on beef and coffee to tackle deforestation
Tesco employee wins nearly £50,000 in sex discrimination case
A male Tesco worker has received nearly £50,000 for sex discrimination, after supervisors told him that a "big man" like him could not be frightened by a "little pregnant woman". The employee's … [Read more...] about Tesco employee wins nearly £50,000 in sex discrimination case
AI and IP – what is your strategy?
This morning the UKIPO hosted a round table of industry and academic experts discussing how to protect AI generated inventions. This coincides with the UK Government's consultation on potential … [Read more...] about AI and IP – what is your strategy?