The UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement and Government Procurement

The UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement and Government Procurement

The UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement and Government Procurement The United Kingdom and Australia have a long-standing historical relationship, and their economic ties are set to become even stronger with the recent signing of the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement....
CMA enforcement action on dark patterns

CMA enforcement action on dark patterns

CMA enforcement action on dark patterns On 30 November 2022, the CMA announced the start of an investigation into whether the Emma Sleep Group’s use of online urgency claims breaches consumer protection law . The investigation marks the start of a new programme...
Auto-sync causes IP infringement

Auto-sync causes IP infringement

Auto-sync causes IP infringement IP CASE UPDATE: WEiSS TECHNIK UK LTD v DAVIES [2022] In the case of WEISS TECHNIK UK LTD v DAVIES [2022] EWHC 2773 (Ch), the Court held that four former employees and a company set up by one of them, had breached their contractual and...
Q&A: Introduction to trade marks

Q&A: Introduction to trade marks

Q&A: Introduction to trade marks Introduction to trade marks – what are they, should I register my brand and will it meet the criteria? One of the key ways a business can protect its brand is by registering it as a trade mark.  In this Q&A we answer some key...