13 August 2019 Blog Making its mark - Liverpool's challenge Brands immediately stimulate emotions. That is why they are so powerful – they communicate to customers directly. No need for a detailed explanation. They create images of past experiences – and football brands are no exception... Share this article Bookmark this page 6 min read
31 July 2019 Blog Music sampling and the law German electronic band Kraftwerk's 1970s song “Metall auf Metall” might have been consigned to music history, but use of a sample in a 1997 rap release led to a 20-year legal battle... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
18 July 2019 Blog Europe's new drones regime The EU has overhauled its rules on drone use. The new laws will mean that there is a common framework for drone flights... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
12 July 2019 Blog Employee non-compete clauses: what is acceptable? When hiring for business-critical roles, a tightly worded non-compete clause is often an important element in the contract... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
9 July 2019 Blog UK privacy watchdog notifies multi-million pound fines for data breaches The UK's data privacy regulator, the ICO, has started issuing notices of intention to fine data controllers under the GDPR for data breaches... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
24 June 2019 Blog Adidas three stripes trade mark is knocked out of court In the era of athleisure fashion, sportswear branding is a highly valuable asset... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
18 June 2019 Blog Employees, ex-employees and consultants - who owns their inventions? Employment relationships are more fluid and complex than they used to be. The traditional model of a long-term employee paid to do inventive work throughout their career is less common than it once was. So what does that mean for ownership of inventions?... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
11 June 2019 Blog Cybersecurity certification gets an EU revamp A new EU Regulation on cybersecurity promises a more coordinated approach across Europe... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
23 May 2019 Blog GDPR – one year on: data protection certification It is a year now since the introduction of Europe's new data privacy regime, the GDPR... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
9 May 2019 Blog Promoting cyber security for Internet of Things devices The roll-out of 5G networks is ramping up with limited services available in parts of the US and South Korea. 2019 will see the launch of 5G in selected cities across the UK... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
1 May 2019 Blog Plans for a duty of care to tackle “online harms” Recent high-profile incidents involving terrorist video content, under 18 self-harming and political manipulation have kept concerns about online material in the news... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
25 April 2019 Blog Employment status, tax and the gig economy - what's new? We've recently published two articles about the risks of making the wrong call about an individual's employment status and the new developments employers should be looking out for on that front... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read