It is hard to ignore the momentum which the UPC has gathered in the past few weeks. It has confirmed today that significant steps have been taken towards its commencement and that it can be expected … [Read more...] about The Unified Patent Court is almost ready
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Volunteering as a Media Operations Team Member at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
As the Official Legal Advisers to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth the Games, a small group of our people have been given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the Commonwealth Collective and be … [Read more...] about Volunteering as a Media Operations Team Member at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Investigating self-driving safety – what about IP?
The UK Government has reported overwhelming support for the creation a new independent body – the Road Safety Investigation Branch – "to learn lessons from road incidents, including those involving … [Read more...] about Investigating self-driving safety – what about IP?
Ireland to hold referendum to ratify UPC Agreement
When the UPC commences (perhaps in early 2023) 17 countries will likely be taking part. Seven countries have signed the UPC Agreement but not yet ratified it and so may not be taking part at the … [Read more...] about Ireland to hold referendum to ratify UPC Agreement
Volunteering as a Mascot Team Member at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games is set to bring one of the largest multi-sport events in the UK since the London 2012 Olympic Games to the Midlands. It has brought a host of different … [Read more...] about Volunteering as a Mascot Team Member at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Ban on most new residential ground rents comes into force at the end of the month
The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 was passed on 8 February 2022 – see our insight for full details of the new law. The Act introduced a ban on ground rents for almost all new residential … [Read more...] about Ban on most new residential ground rents comes into force at the end of the month