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Who can bring a Trade Mark Infringement claim?
If you’re considering bringing a trade mark infringement claim in respect of your already registered trade mark with a pre-existing reputation, you will need to know whether you are eligible to make the claim. Here, we take a closer look at who is eligible to bring...
Covid-19: Temporary Filing Requirements with Companies House
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government has created an emergency filing service, the details of which were published on 26 June 2020. Originally drafted in April 2020, the new regulations provide breathing space for companies who normally file accounts...
Covid-19: Managing Distressed Assets
The recent pandemic has created enormous financial pressure for many businesses, particularly with regards to cashflow. Although the first peak of the infection seems to have passed, the economic impact is expected to continue to be felt by businesses for some time....
Covid-19: Contact Tracing and Data Protection in the Workplace
Minimising contact is seen as vital to minimise the spread of COVID-19 in the community. Employers have a very significant role to play in the process but it can be challenging balancing up privacy and data laws with the need to protect other employees. Here’s a...
Covid-19: Considering Redundancies as Furlough Scheme Closes
The furlough scheme is credited with saving many jobs, supporting businesses while they navigated the peak of the COVID-19 crisis. However, the scheme was never intended to stretch on forever, and businesses are now contemplating what the future looks like as...
Covid-19 Update: Introducing a Voluntary Code of Practice for Commercial Property
COVID-19 has forced the government to act rapidly, bringing in swingeing changes in a number of sectors. Many anticipated a new code of practice would be forthcoming for the commercial property sector, with the expectation that it would be mandatory. What arrived on...
Covid-19 Update: Employer FAQs
The government has issued advice to employer on how to manage COVID-19 and the support that is available. While this is subject to change at little notice, these FAQs are based on the latest information published and cover some of the areas which haven’t been as...
Covid-19 Update: Debt Recovery Is Still Possible Despite Moratorium
The COVID-19 crisis has led to financial concerns for many businesses so it wasn’t a surprise when the Insolvency and Corporate Governance Bill was read in Parliament on 20 May 2020. Known as the ICG Bill, it placed a moratorium on winding-up petitions to prevent a...
How Should You Deal With A Trade Mark Copycat?
Brand loyalty and awareness are very important for all types of business, however, the more consumers recognise a brand, the more likely that brand is to experience infringement by competitors. Trade mark copycats are, therefore, relatively commonplace. Designing a...
What Is Trade Mark Passing Off?
If you are using a trade mark for your business or organisation which has not been registered you still have some rights under common law. While it is always best to register your trade mark, unregistered rights receive protection under the tort of passing off. This...
