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In these uncertain economic times, technology businesses are facing new challenges and new risks, protecting and valuing your intangible assets becomes increasingly important.

For two years, the legal profession has faced predictions that AI will make lawyers obsolete, but this narrative fundamentally misunderstands the relationship between technology and legal judgment.

An all too common statement made by businesses is that they ‘do not possess any intellectual property’. However, even the smallest of businesses usually owns at least four of the six key intellectual property rights (‘IPRs’), namely copyright, trade marks, domain names and know-how – failure to identify your IPRs means you may be over-looking valuable company assets.

Since the industrial revolution technological innovation has widely been seen as a driver of human welfare, raising living standards and improving the quality of life.

I have written previously an article about the difficulties Lego has faced in securing Registered European Union Designs (REUDs) before the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).

Underinvestment in stores comes at a cost, and for most traditional grocers, the bill is coming due. Grocers have fundamentally changed what they ask of stores — expecting year after year that they will do more with less — but have neglected to fundamentally change their operating model. Now thousands of stores are on the brink, and the next wave of disruptions may push them over.

In determining an application for an interim injunction between two companies involved with internet monitoring software, the High Court has considered the law of reverse passing off, which involves a third party implying that the goods/services of a better known competitor are their own, thereby benefiting from the goodwill attaching to the Claimant’s products and services.

SEPA is the largest payments initiative ever undertaken within Europe... Every citizen, merchant and corporate in the Euro area will eventually be impacted by SEPA as will everyone in the payments supply chain.

As AI tools become increasingly prevalent in workplace communications, employers are encountering a new challenge: grievances and appeals that appear to be drafted or heavily influenced by artificial intelligence. While these tools can help employees articulate their concerns more effectively, they also introduce practical complications for HR departments and management teams attempting to respond appropriately.

Employers are facing a surge in AI-assisted workplace grievances and Employment Tribunal claims that are often lengthy, aggressive, and factually inaccurate. This article examines the key challenges HR teams are encountering with AI-generated complaints and provides practical guidance on how to effectively manage and respond to these increasingly complex workplace disputes.

Wonga's collapse is arguably a victory for increased regulation, but deeper changes are still needed to protect the vulnerable

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) recently published a ‘Good Practice Note’ on the collection of personal information using websites1. This provides some practical guidance which will be relevant to any business that collects or processes personal data via its website.

When a technology contract goes wrong, customers will often suffer not just from a loss of systems but also from disruption to their business.

The Law Society has recognised the current pandemic and social distancing rules has increased the need for solicitors and clients to be able to close deals without being face to face.

The UK energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation as major operators consolidate assets and shift from traditional exploration to technology-driven efficiency. As global majors adjust their footprints, new consolidated entities like Adura and NEO NEXT+ are emerging, leveraging proprietary innovation, digital twins, and late-life optimization to extract value from mature North Sea fields while navigating complex tax regimes and regulatory constraints.

U.K.-based defense software companies face a critical legal obstacle when seeking U.S. patent protection: mandatory U.K. filing requirements that trigger government security screening, potentially blocking the very international applications they need. How can companies navigate the intersection of software patentability standards, national security restrictions, and criminal liability risks?

The High Court decision in Cork v Smith exposes how AI hallucinations in legal practice can trigger professional negligence claims when solicitors fail to verify AI-generated research.