Last year saw the Madrid International Trademark System reach 125 years in operation. Since its inception in 1891 the system has seen continued success and growth.

The City of Kingston ("the City") contracted Cruickshank Construction ("Cruickshank") to perform construction services for the City. Under the construction contract, the parties agreed to resolve disputes through arbitration.

The City of Kingston ("the City") contracted Cruickshank Construction ("Cruickshank") to perform construction services for the City. Under the construction contract, the parties agreed...

In the case of Ireland, ratification of the UPC agreement requires amendment of the Constitution and as such a referendum will need to be held.

Following publication of the Trade Mark Reform Legislative package back in 2015, changes arose which saw the CTM renamed to EUTM and the OHIM become the EUIPO.

The Ontario Superior Court in Cruickshank Construction Ltd. v. The Corporation of the City of Kingston, 2022 ONSC 5704 dismissed the City of Kingston's cross-application seeking...

The UK's decision to withdraw from the European Union is one which has created much uncertainty and brings with it changes to intellectual property rights, not just in the UK but throughout Europe.

Since inception in 1978, the PCT has risen steadily with 152 contracting states now in participation and over 3.23 million applications filed since its beginning.

The October merger of leading offshore legal, fiduciary and administration services provider Appleby with one of the Isle of Man’s largest law firms Dickinson Cruickshank, is viewed by both firms as producing a dramatic expansion of their international reach.

The Isle of Man funds industry has been the subject of a recent high level review to identify how the Island can continue to expand the size and increase the quality of the business.

The Isle of Man recently played its part in concluding a long running case in respect of an insolvent group of companies. In doing so the Manx Court (in the guise of the Privy Council) has rendered a landmark decision in the field of cross border insolvency.

Utilised as a short-to-medium-term substitute for LP capital, the use of subscription lines of credit has grown significantly in private equity funds

2022 saw the continued increase in the use of arbitration across Canada. For parties to international contracts, the ability to enforce an arbitration award in more than 170 countries...

Another initiative identified by the Isle of Man Funds Review Group (“FRG”) is to position the Island as a preferred location for the establishment of front and middle office operations for global fund managers.

In September 2006 the Isle of Man Funds Review Group (the “FRG”) was established and charged with the task of reviewing the Isle of Man’s investment funds strategy.

The UK High Court has ruled that a case brought by Guardian Care Homes Ltd against Barclays will be allowed to proceed, after refusing an application by Barclays to have the case thrown out

Dispute resolution provisions are a common feature of commercial contracts and are often framed as a series of escalating steps/tiers leading towards arbitration ("step clause").

With research suggesting that even in 2019, many companies have unprotected data and operate poor cybersecurity practices, Executive Director Charlotte Cruickshank examines the trends emphasising the importance ...

The Island recently played its part in concluding a long running legal case in respect of an insolvent group of companies. In doing so the Manx Court (in the guise of the Privy Council) has rendered a landmark decision in clarifying the law of international cross border insolvency.

In Keating v WH Smith Retail Holdings Ltd an Employment Tribunal ruled that a female employee was indirectly discriminated against on the grounds of sex when her employer sought to impose Saturday working on her.