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
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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
UK public procurement: Poor payers may find it harder to win government contracts
A look at Procurement Policy Note 08/21 Background Applicability Mechanism Criteria From 1 April 2022, in all relevant procurements: The bottom line … [Read more...] about UK public procurement: Poor payers may find it harder to win government contracts
Unified Patents Court – News Update
Since it became clear that Brexit would mean that London was not able to take its place as the Life Sciences base for the UPC, there has been much speculation about the potential location, within the … [Read more...] about Unified Patents Court – News Update
What’s next? A digital transformation roadmap
The digital world is changing at a rapid pace and keeping on top of how it is evolving and how it affects your business can be a lot to manage. In this blog we have put together a digital … [Read more...] about What’s next? A digital transformation roadmap
Copyright vs. “fake news” – Deletion of user contributions from a copyright point of view
Social media platforms have long been very tolerant when it comes to dealing with so-called "fake news". They were only obliged to delete posts that either violate the rights of third parties … [Read more...] about Copyright vs. “fake news” – Deletion of user contributions from a copyright point of view