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Mediation Case Law Update
11-11-2013 10:43
The Courts have reiterated in the recent case of PPGF II SA and OMFS Company no 1 Limited that failing to respond to
an invitation to participate in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), in this
case a proposal to mediate, was unreasonable
FAST launches campaign about “copyright theft” in the office
07-11-2013 09:54
The Federation Against Software Theft (FAST) has launched a campaign, including a
short video, which is aimed at emphasizing the effects of the use of unlicensed
and counterfeit software in a business context.
Free Seminar – Protecting your Business from Competition
04-11-2013 10:27
Join Christina, Emma and Peter for a free seminar aimed at protecting your business from competition.
Cameras to be allowed to film in Court of Appeal
31-10-2013 09:25
Today (31 October 2013) is a landmark day for reporting in the Court of Appeal as TV cameras are to be allowed into five Courtrooms of the Court of Appeal for the first time.
Intellectual Property Law: Did you know…?
28-10-2013 13:55
Did you know that if you want to apply for a patent you shouldn’t talk about the invention to anyone (apart from in limited situations) before you have applied for it because you may ruin your own chances of getting it granted?
Report on Intellectual Property in SMEs
24-10-2013 09:55
Business Minister Vince Cable addressed the Alliance for Intellectual Property Conference on 17 October 2013 about a new independent report commissioned by the Intellectual Property Office into challenges facing smaller businesses when trying to manage their IPRs.
Intellectual Property: Did you know…?
21-10-2013 14:32
Did you know that it is possible to register a design for the way your product looks?
Employment Law: Did you know…?
11-10-2013 15:59
Did you know that there are a number of examples when a business may be able to justify treating employees differently because of their age? Email our employment partner christina.merrington@spw-law.co.uk for your free briefing note to discover when age discrimination may be lawful.
Committee of Advertising Practice issues new guidance for landlords and letting agents
11-10-2013 14:46
The Committee of Advertising Practice (the CAP) has issued new guidance for private landlords and letting agents regarding information about fees carried in their advertisements.
Court of Appeal disallows Cadbury's purple trade mark application
10-10-2013 08:42
The Court of Appeal last week (4 October 2013) handed down judgment in the case between chocolate manufacturers Nestle and Cadbury which saw Nestle successfully oppose Cadbury's trade mark application for a particular shade of purple (pantone shade 2685c, if you’re interested!).