14 June 2020 Blog Copyright for iconic products and the Brompton cycle case Manufacturers of products with iconic shapes often find that there are competitors willing to take them on, and copy the recognisable shape in their own products. What is the best form of protection for these shapes? The European court has analysed this difficult area in the Brompton cycle case... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
11 June 2020 Blog New guidance affecting suppliers to the public sector The relationship between public bodies and their suppliers during the pandemic has received close attention from Government... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
8 June 2020 Blog How can we make the online world more competitive? – have your say The EU is currently consulting on major changes to its rules for technology companies... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
13 May 2020 Blog Moving out of lockdown - guidance for labs and research facilities The UK Government's efforts to bring the country out of lock-down in a safe way includes extensive guidance for different kinds of workplace... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
11 May 2020 Blog A haircut for broad trade mark specifications The protection offered by a registered trade mark is defined by the particular goods and services for which it is registered. But how broad can a trade mark specification be?... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
31 March 2020 Blog Lawyers versus climate change - the Climate Contract Playbook The 2015 Paris Agreement committed governments to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to keep global warming below 2°C, and drive efforts to limit the rise to 1.5°C. The UK Government has since revised the Climate Change Act 2008 to implement a target to reach net zero emissions by 2050... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
23 March 2020 Blog Coronavirus/COVID-19 - Government financial support for businesses The government has announced a number of measures to support business during the coronavirus crisis including loan support in the form of CBILS and CCFF... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
23 March 2020 Blog Coronavirus/COVID-19 - support for suppliers to the public sector The UK Government is taking immediate action to support suppliers to the public sector where contract performance is affected due to COVID-19... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
13 March 2020 Blog Coronavirus/COVID-19 - the impact on contracts The COVID-19 outbreak is now causing widespread disruption in many countries, with increasing impact on supply chains and transport. What can you do if you or your counterparties are prevented from normal contractual performance by the disease?... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
24 February 2020 Blog A new points-based immigration system for the UK The UK Government has released a Policy Statement containing details about the new points-based immigration system which will come into force on 1 January 2021... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
13 February 2020 Blog A new lease of life for No Oral Modification clauses A No Oral Modification clause is often included in a commercial contract to prevent informal changes being agreed once the contract is in operation... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
10 February 2020 Blog Beware the exchange of emails – another example of a contract being agreed by mistake Emails might be seen as informal, but they are just as capable of creating binding agreements as good old-fashioned pen and paper. The Business and Property Court recently reminded us of this in Athena Brands v Superdrug... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read