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Breach of contract – Enforcing a breach and available remedies

by C4rt3r80nd@ | Mar 6, 2020 | Blogs, Commercial Disputes, Contractual disputes, Litigation

A contract is a promise or an agreement between two or more parties that is legally binding. A contract does not have to be a written document. A contract can be a verbal contract, whereby two individuals agreed to a specific thing or it can be ‘implied’....

Defences for trade mark Infringement (UK)

by Katie Horrod | Feb 27, 2020 | Blogs, Intellectual Property, Trademarks

We now live in what some may say is the ‘digital era’. The protection of trademarks has become increasingly necessary for businesses. You will often be advised that your trademark should be protected. However, are you advised on what may be considered an...

What if someone has “stolen” your business name (UK)?

by Katie Horrod | Feb 10, 2020 | Blogs, Copyright & confidential information, Intellectual Property, IP disputes

We often get calls from business owners who have recently learned that their business name is being used by another company or person. They want to know what can be done to stop the use of their business name, and what it will cost to get the work done. If you have a...

The Tenant Fees Act 2019, Landlords the key changes you need to know

by C4rt3r80nd@ | Feb 3, 2020 | Blogs, Commercial property, Property litigation

Following the introduction of The Tenant Fees Act 2019 (TFA 2019) in June this year, this has vastly changed the fees that a landlord is permitted to charge its tenants. The TFA 2019 applies to assured shorthold tenancies, student accommodation tenancies and licences...