On 12 September 2024 the UK government announced that data centres will be added to the Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) regime. This means that data centres are now grouped with energy, water, … [Read more...] about Data centres: Managing the cyber resilience of the newest form of critical digital infrastructure
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New law for digital assets in the UK?
On 11 September 2024, the UK government introduced the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill to the House of Lords. It aims to establish that certain digital assets can be recognised in law as property, … [Read more...] about New law for digital assets in the UK?
Stay of UPC revocation proceedings pending a national decision on validity of identical patent: Related actions
The Court of Appeal (CoA) of the UPC issued a key decision clarifying how the UPC deals with parallel proceedings issues during the UPC’s transitional period. The Mala v Nokia case sets a precedent … [Read more...] about Stay of UPC revocation proceedings pending a national decision on validity of identical patent: Related actions
The environmental effects of fast fashion
Fashion has become prevalent in how it has changed the way consumers purchase goods. Alongside the rise of e-commerce, the demand for instant gratification and access to the latest trends has rapidly … [Read more...] about The environmental effects of fast fashion
A look back at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow
In this blog post, Andy McDonald, a member of our Business Development team at Gowling WLG, shares his experience at this year's Farnborough International Airshow. Being a member of the Aviation, … [Read more...] about A look back at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow
Order from the Court of Appeal of the UPC: Suspension of the First instance injunction as Ireland is not a contracting member state
On 19 August 2024, the Court of Appeal of the UPC (CA, Sibio Tech & Umedwings v. Abbott, 19 August 2024, UPC_CoA_388/2024) considered that the injunction ordered by the Local Division of the Hague … [Read more...] about Order from the Court of Appeal of the UPC: Suspension of the First instance injunction as Ireland is not a contracting member state