The outcomes of COP27 and the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) saw 2022 close with a number of environmental successes. One of these was the Sharm el-Sheikh Implementation Plan, with a … [Read more...] about Environmental law in 2023 – Key areas to follow
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AI and copyright in 2022
Matt Hervey looks back at the key developments in AI and copyright in 2022, covering generative AI, text and data mining exceptions, the pastiche exception, deep fakes, voice cloning and infringement … [Read more...] about AI and copyright in 2022
A legal update on the UK’s ban on single-use plastics
Following a Government consultation, which received 53,329 responses, DEFRA has announced a ban on single-use plastics. Of the total respondents, the ban received overwhelming support, with 95% in … [Read more...] about A legal update on the UK’s ban on single-use plastics
Leveraging the sunshine period starting March 2023
The preparatory committee of the Unified Patent Court ("UPC") has announced that the UPC will open its doors on 1 June 2023, with a three month “sunrise period” beginning on 1 March 2023. About time … [Read more...] about Leveraging the sunshine period starting March 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
ESG and pensions in 2023 – five key things to focus on
Much of the attention on ESG for pension schemes has been at the very large scheme level, where assets held are in excess of £1 billion. However, ESG, and the risks and opportunities relating to … [Read more...] about ESG and pensions in 2023 – five key things to focus on