12/24/2025 5:54:21 PM Key trade mark changes for 2026: new Nice Classification and UKIPO fee increases By Charlene Nelson Natalie Monaghan Jess Symons Two developments will impact trade mark filings in 2026: the introduction of the 13th edition of the Nice Classification and an increase...
12/19/2025 3:41:56 PM Battle of the brands: why trade mark protection matters and proactive brand protection is essential By Charlene Nelson Jess Symons While many trade mark disputes often happen behind the scenes, a few recent cases have spilled into the public eye, impacting...
12/19/2025 3:41:24 PM The Privy Council Decision on "Conscious Awareness" in Fraudulent Misrepresentation Claims By Sonya Zywko Nick Cheung Is it a legal requirement for a claim in deceit that the claimant be aware of the representations on which the claim is based? The Privy...
12/19/2025 3:40:50 PM Looking ahead to 2026 - Business immigration horizon scanner By Gemma Robinson Lauren Donnison As we wrap up 2025, we’ve put together a short summary of the key business immigration changes expected in 2026 to help you prepare and...
12/19/2025 3:40:08 PM Key employment law updates | December 2025 By Charlie Maples Mollie Gascoigne Ella McCarthy Welcome to our monthly update, where we share upcoming changes to employment law. Reform of non-compete clauses in employment contracts...
12/19/2025 3:39:24 PM Employment tribunal and court judgments | December 2025 By Mollie Gascoigne Ella McCarthy Welcome to our monthly update, where we share recent employment cases of interest and the practical considerations for employers.
12/18/2025 4:34:26 PM Santa's IP checklist: Keeping your brand off the naughty list By Charlene Nelson Jess Symons From the music used in adverts to the design of seasonal packaging, anyone creating festive content should be alert to how copyright,...
12/17/2025 4:42:23 PM A cautionary tale for brand owners: Adidas v Thom Browne and the position on 'Position Marks' By Charlene Nelson In our increasingly visually dominated world, where brand identity is as much about design language as it about logos or names, the...
12/15/2025 2:59:58 PM The strategic importance of succession planning By Caroline Cowley Succession planning is a vital, yet often overlooked, component of business strategy. Whether a company is preparing for the retirement...
12/15/2025 2:59:31 PM The misuse of Lasting Powers of Attorney - post-death considerations By Caroline Cowley We are increasingly contacted by beneficiaries of the estate of a family member, who after the death of a loved one have become aware of...
12/12/2025 4:59:18 PM Non-binary employee does not have protected characteristic of gender reassignment - Haech Lockwood v Cheshire and Wirral NHS Foundation Trust & Others By Mollie Gascoigne The Employment Tribunal recently considered whether a non-binary employee could rely on the protected characteristic of gender...
12/12/2025 4:57:34 PM Trans-inclusive toilet access policy was not sex discrimination finds the Tribunal By Mollie Gascoigne In November 2025, this case concerned a challenge to an employer’s approach to toilet access in the workplace and its interaction with...
12/12/2025 4:56:43 PM Watch now | AI in employment: Navigating the challenges and risks By Foot Anstey Catch up on our recent ‘AI in employment: Navigating the challenges and risks’ webinar. We joined forces with US law firm Perkins Coie to...
12/12/2025 4:54:11 PM FCA consultation for the regulation of ESG ratings By Tom Kershaw The FCA has published proposals to ensure that environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings are transparent, reliable and...
12/10/2025 3:31:05 PM Marketing Matters | Review of November 2025 By Hannah Duke Sophie Chong Edward Bell Welcome to this month's edition of Marketing Matters, where we look at advertising and marketing (A&M) trends in the retail and consumer...
12/8/2025 10:15:20 PM A deterrent from advancing sustainability agendas across retail? By Tom Kershaw