From 1 October 2023, those making budgetary decisions should have an easier task in determining whether a claim is worth pursuing. In this article, we look at the upcoming new cost regime that will fix how much a winning party will be entitled to recover from their opponent if they are successful in litigation.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has released an important statement for businesses with an online presence, regarding cookie consent banners. This article summarises how to ensure that your cookie consent banner is compliant and the potential consequences of non-compliance.
Produced as a 5-part series, 'AI and Due Diligence' looks at the important and ever-evolving topic of artificial intelligence and its impact on corporate transactions, particularly when a new third party is proposing to join an existing company or corporate group. The articles focus on key areas of due diligence, how it has evolved and how it differs across M&A, private equity and venture capital investment. Take a look at the first part below.
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A recent registered trade mark case serves as a reminder that there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ answer to the question of whether confusion will arise in the case of two fairly descriptive and weakly distinctive trade marks. Our article examines the case and highlights the importance of assessing the risk an earlier mark poses to your planned new brand name.
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