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...
Changes to the FCA’s Appointed Representative Regime

Changes to the FCA’s Appointed Representative Regime

Changes to the FCA’s Appointed Representative Regime On the 8th December 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) made changes to Chapter 12 of the Supervision Manual (SUP 12) of the FCA Handbook, which is concerned with the appointed representative (“AR”)...
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...
An introduction to ESG and your organisation

An introduction to ESG and your organisation

An introduction to ESG and your organisation In 2023, organisations are increasingly devoting resources to their environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies so that they can make a positive impact not just on the environment and society but on their...
The New FCA Consumer Duty – How does it impact firms?

The New FCA Consumer Duty – How does it impact firms?

The New FCA Consumer Duty – How does it impact firms? In July 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its final policy, rules and guidance on the new Consumer Duty (“the Duty”). Subject to some exclusions, the Duty applies to products and services...
Mitigating Rising Costs In B2B Commercial Contracts

Mitigating Rising Costs In B2B Commercial Contracts

Mitigating Rising Costs In B2B Commercial Contracts In this episode Mark Chapman – Partner, and Cesare McArdle – Legal Director within our commercial team, discuss the rising costs for UK businesses and how to mitigate these costs in B2B commercial contracts. The...
The rise of influencer advertising on social media

The rise of influencer advertising on social media

The rise of influencer advertising on social media With Instagram having over 1.3 billion users, it is one of the largest social media platforms in the world. Given its huge user base and the ability for a single post to be seen by millions of people, it is clear to...
Copyright Infringement – what is it and how can it be avoided?

Copyright Infringement – what is it and how can it be avoided?

Copyright Infringement – what is it and how can it be avoided? Copyright Protection The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (1988 )acts to support copyright owners in protecting their work from being copied by others. Generally speaking, copyright laws give...
Net Zero – Commercial Drafting

Net Zero – Commercial Drafting

Net Zero – Commercial Drafting Commercial contracts: in 2022 and beyond businesses are looking further than their ESG initiatives to achieve net zero. In the wake of COP26 and the ever-heightening consciousness of the economy as it faces the climate change emergency,...