A patent is a monopoly right which protects inventions. The key point about a monopoly right is that it protects the invention not merely against people who copy it, but those who independently devise or develop something falling within the scope of the patent’s claims. Patents can cover either processes or products.
Under the legislation which regulates public procurement processes, contract award challenges are subject to very short limitation periods. When a contract challenge arises, responding quickly is paramount for both sides.
Our lawyers have a range of expert knowledge gained through years of experience working with fast food and casual restaurant clients and fashion and sports retailers. We are a full-service law firm and work with businesses across the whole supply chain.
We outline some of the most common issues where clients have recently asked for our help. If these areas are of concern for you too, then please do get in touch.
Read more on Social housing legal issues – Autumn 2021
This new legislation introduces significant changes in charity law. In the social housing sector, these changes will impact any organisation which has been established as a registered charity.
The Debt Respite Scheme (‘Breathing Space’) – information for landlords and managing agents
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The government’s Debt Respite Scheme comes into force on 4 May 2021. The Scheme provides qualifying individuals with a ‘breathing space’ from creditor action.
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The role of ‘Accountable Person’ under the new Building Safety Act
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The new Building Safety Bill, published in July 2020, (along with other building safety measures e.g. Fire Safety Bill) comes in the wake of Dame Judith Hackitt’s high profile Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety following the Grenfell tragedy.
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