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Now & Next: How will businesses use the metaverse?

Promises to transform every aspect of our daily lives means the metaverse is not restricted to just gaming, gigs or virtual meetings.

25 Nov 2022

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Mishcon de Reya advises Xalient on partnership with Volpi Capital

Mishcon de Reya has advised Xalient, a UK-based supplier of global networking and cybersecurity services, on its recent partnership with Volpi Capital (Volpi)

4 Nov 2022

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Sports, Tech and Data

Welcome to the first module of the 2022/23 Sports Law Academy.

4 Nov 2022

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AI in the workplace: AI & HR

With Artificial Intelligence (AI) becoming more popular and widely used in our personal lives, Joe Taylor and Daniel Gray examine how AI can benefit Human Resources (HR) functions, and what employers should consider when implementing AI in HR. But first, what is AI?

3 Nov 2022

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David Rose on how the UPC will change the global patent litigation landscape for IAM

David Rose, Head of the Patents Group, has co-authored an article with Gwilym Roberts of Kilburn & Strode and Suzanne Harrison of Percipience LLC on the forthcoming Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court.

28 Oct 2022

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Law Commission launches Digital Assets Consultation Paper proposing new category of personal property

The Law Commission of England and Wales (the "Commission") launched a consultation paper (the "Consultation") in July this year regarding the recognition and protection of digital assets.

5 Oct 2022

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EUIPO guidance on NFTs and virtual goods provides welcome clarification for brands

Web 3.0 provides brands with a fresh opportunity to engage with existing consumers, and to reach new audiences and sectors. However, the potential for widespread infringement in the metaverse means that brands must ensure their intellectual property portfolios are fit for purpose to preserve their position in this environment.

3 Oct 2022

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The use of NFTs in corporate transactions

For many, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have become synonymous with art, gaming and digital collectibles, but in this article, we discuss how NFTs may be used in Corporate transactions.

26 Sep 2022

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AI in the workplace: Algorithmic management

Algorithms play an increasingly fundamental role in our lives, and the workplace is no exception.

22 Aug 2022

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Government blocks Chinese takeover of UK tech firm on national security grounds

The UK's Business Secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, has blocked the proposed takeover of UK technology company, Pulsic, by a Chinese entity, Super Orange HK.

19 Aug 2022

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UKIPO Publishes Response to Standard Essential Patents Call for Views

At the end of 2021 we reported that the UK Intellectual Property Office had launched an open consultation on Standards Essential Patents (SEPs).

17 Aug 2022

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National Security and Investment Act – new market guidance will help navigate the regime as the first final order is published

The National Security and Investment Act 2021 came into force fully on 4 January this year. The first annual report on the operation of the Act was published in June, and more recently in July the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) published a set of market guidance notes, based on an analysis of notifications received under the Act and feedback from stakeholders.

9 Aug 2022