Brand Matters Issue 30: August 2023 Editor's Note Welcome to the Summer 2023 edition of Brand Matters. In this edition, we highlight some significant developments including the upcoming deadline in relation to comparable UK trade marks and re-registered designs that were created at the UK Intellectual Property Office on Brexit. Read the full note News Retail & Intellectual Property: What's on the horizon? Effective protection, exploitation and enforcement of valuable intellectual property rights is a recurring focus for the retail sector. News Why it is important to ensure a UK address for service is recorded against each of your UK trade marks and designs Owners of comparable UK trade marks or designs created after Brexit on 1 January 2021 should consider having a UK address for service recorded on the register in view of upcoming deadline. News Upcoming Green Legislative Reform for the Retail Sector The European Commission has proposed a series of measures to create a sustainable economy and achieve climate-neutrality by 2050. What are the impacts on the retail sector? News Digital Assets Consultation: Final Report The Law Commission has published its report on digital assets, recommending the introduction of a new category of personal property under English law. News Potential limitations to your liability clause In Drax v Wipro, the High Court interpreted a limitation of liability clause as containing a single liability cap, rather than multiple caps. The case is a reminder to review templates for similarly vague clauses. News A closer look at high street rental auctions The Government is consulting on its controversial plans to force landlords of empty retail units to rent them out. What are the key proposals? News Retail Academy: what's on the horizon? There are several upcoming advertising reforms that will impact the retail sector, from new legislation through to updated guidance. We explore some of these reforms. News Layered domain parking: wrong on so many levels Recent guidance and rulings published by the ASA has warned businesses to exercise caution with parked domain names, ensuring that they do not mislead visitors with deceptive advertisements. News ICO warns of fines for companies who do not get cookie banners right The ICO has indicated that it is 'paying attention' to how companies use cookies on their websites and how they allow users to configure their settings. News New advertising guidance on avoiding racial and ethnic stereotypes Diversity and representation have become increasingly important in the world of advertising. The Committee of Advertising Practice has unveiled new guidance that aims to eradicate harmful stereotypes from advertisements. JazzShaper Jazz Shaper: Priya Lakhani OBE Priya Lakhani OBE is the Founder CEO of CENTURY Tech, the award-winning education technology company that develops AI-powered learning tools for schools, colleges, universities and corporate education providers across the world. Previous Issues Prev Next Issue 32 Mar 2024 Issue 31 Nov 2023 Issue 30 Aug 2023 Issue 29 May 2023 Issue 28 Feb 2023 Issue 27 Oct 2022 Issue 26 Jun 2022 Issue 25 Mar 2022 Issue 24 Dec 2021 Issue 23 Sep 2021 Issue 22 Jul 2021 Issue 21 May 2021 Issue 20 Jan 2021 Issue 19 Nov 2020 Issue 18 Sep 2020 Issue 17 May 2020 Issue 16 Mar 2020 Issue 15 Dec 2019 Issue 14 Oct 2019 Issue 13 Jul 2019 Issue 12 Apr 2019 Issue 11 Dec 2018 Issue 10 Oct 2018 Issue 9 Jul 2018 Issue 8 Apr 2018 Issue 7 Nov 2017 Share
News Retail & Intellectual Property: What's on the horizon? Effective protection, exploitation and enforcement of valuable intellectual property rights is a recurring focus for the retail sector.
News Why it is important to ensure a UK address for service is recorded against each of your UK trade marks and designs Owners of comparable UK trade marks or designs created after Brexit on 1 January 2021 should consider having a UK address for service recorded on the register in view of upcoming deadline.
News Upcoming Green Legislative Reform for the Retail Sector The European Commission has proposed a series of measures to create a sustainable economy and achieve climate-neutrality by 2050. What are the impacts on the retail sector?
News Digital Assets Consultation: Final Report The Law Commission has published its report on digital assets, recommending the introduction of a new category of personal property under English law.
News Potential limitations to your liability clause In Drax v Wipro, the High Court interpreted a limitation of liability clause as containing a single liability cap, rather than multiple caps. The case is a reminder to review templates for similarly vague clauses.
News A closer look at high street rental auctions The Government is consulting on its controversial plans to force landlords of empty retail units to rent them out. What are the key proposals?
News Retail Academy: what's on the horizon? There are several upcoming advertising reforms that will impact the retail sector, from new legislation through to updated guidance. We explore some of these reforms.
News Layered domain parking: wrong on so many levels Recent guidance and rulings published by the ASA has warned businesses to exercise caution with parked domain names, ensuring that they do not mislead visitors with deceptive advertisements.
News ICO warns of fines for companies who do not get cookie banners right The ICO has indicated that it is 'paying attention' to how companies use cookies on their websites and how they allow users to configure their settings.
News New advertising guidance on avoiding racial and ethnic stereotypes Diversity and representation have become increasingly important in the world of advertising. The Committee of Advertising Practice has unveiled new guidance that aims to eradicate harmful stereotypes from advertisements.
JazzShaper Jazz Shaper: Priya Lakhani OBE Priya Lakhani OBE is the Founder CEO of CENTURY Tech, the award-winning education technology company that develops AI-powered learning tools for schools, colleges, universities and corporate education providers across the world.