From 15 October 2024, UKVCAS biometric services will transition from Sopra Steria to TLScontact, causing a temporary reduction in biometric appointments. Applicants may face delays in visa processing during the changeover.

The Paper includes a range of measures that will significantly impact UK businesses and individuals. Partners Andrew Osborne and Supinder Sian talk through some of the key elements of the Paper...

Building on the insights shared during our recent webinar, we are pleased to present the fifth edition of our Trade Mark Round Up Report...

Lewis Silkin Partner Cliff Fluet explores the legal and commercial foundations of music catalogue acquisitions in a two-part podcast discussion.

The appeal concerned is T 873/24, and the question reportedly being referred to the EBA by the Board of Appeal concerns whether/how decision G 1/24 applies to the assessment of added matter (Article 123(2) EPC)...

Explore the evolving landscape of trademark protection for personal signatures, examining the legal frameworks and strategic considerations that brands and individuals must navigate when seeking to register signature marks. This analysis delves into recent trends, regulatory challenges, and the intersection of personal identity with commercial branding in trademark law.

Throughout the podcast, host Grant Bather and Oliver return to the theme of preparation and discuss...

The House of Lords Committee has launched a consultation to gather perspectives on the implementation and effectiveness of the Online Safety Act. Stakeholders are invited to submit their views on how the legislation is functioning in practice and what improvements might be needed. This inquiry represents a critical opportunity to shape the future direction of online safety regulation in the UK.

Explore comprehensive guidance on artificial intelligence disclosure requirements across multiple jurisdictions worldwide. This resource examines how different countries and regions approach transparency obligations for AI systems, helping organizations navigate the complex landscape of emerging AI regulations and compliance frameworks.

In this short episode, we examine the 'will-they, won't they' saga that is the Green Claims Directive.

Back in December, the Australian government introduced a new law to ban the under 16s from accessing social media.

Recent uncertainty in the market has led to the concept of flexibility becoming a top priority for many corporate occupiers when looking for space and negotiating terms for a new lease.

The government has unveiled a series of proposals aimed at simplifying and modernising the tax system. We outline the changes that will impact employers.

In this episode, Jen Dinmore, and Alex Meloy break down the upcoming changes to subscription rules under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act).

The UK government has published its response to the consultation on implementing the new rules about subscriptions in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.

In this episode, Lewis Silkin's Lucy Hendley and David Regan are joined by special guests Tom Pridmore, Head of Reward, Benefits and Wellbeing at BDO, and Ed Thompson, Founder and CEO of Uptimize.

The Act also introduces significant reforms to the regulation of umbrella companies and new responsibilities for payroll tax compliance bite in April 2026.

We're pleased to present you with the fifth edition of our IP Horizon Scanner for Chinese businesses, which highlights the key developments and anticipated changes over the coming months...

We’re pleased to present you with the latest edition of our IP Horizon Scanner. In this edition, we spotlight the most significant developments and anticipated changes...

This report examines significant trade mark cases and filing practices from 2026, analyzing UK and EU developments including AI-generated watermarks, Brexit implications, famous-name registrability, brand extension confusion, position marks and plant-based branding. The analysis provides practical guidance for brand owners on evidence requirements, filing strategy, specifications and enforcement risk management.