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University spin-outs: IP terms under close inspection following the Oxford Nanoimaging case

In a recent case, the High Court has recommended that universities review their IP terms to ensure contracts with students are not unfair under consumer protection law. Here we set out the key takeaways for universities and spin-outs.
13 June 2023

Advertising in times of high inflation: pricing promotions are once again under scrutiny

In this article, we look at the existing regulatory landscape that currently applies to price promotions in the UK and what recent scrutiny means for businesses
11 April 2023

Health and Care Act 2022: Ofcom consults on the regulation of new food ad rules

Ofcom has published a consultation setting out its approach to implementing and regulating new food advertising rules introduced by the Health and Care Act 2022
15 March 2023

A guide to doing business in the UK

Doing business in the UK for the first time can be exciting but complex. In this inward investment guide, we identify ten key points to help you plan ahead for success

19 October 2022

How 'Green' are you? 'Greenwashing' claims scrutinised by regulators

Retail businesses should be aware of the risks of misleading consumers in relation to environmental claims

28 September 2021

Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) bans Instagram influencers’ ads for disregarding ad rules

Two Instagram influencers’ ads have been banned by the ASA for breaching the ad rules following ASA’s earlier warning to influencers and brands over widespread non-compliance
25 August 2021

Social media influencers ‘on notice’ by ASA over widespread failure to disclose ads

ASA spot check shows 'unacceptable' levels of non-compliance with ad rules by social media influencers. Warning by ASA that enforcement action could follow

06 April 2021

UK Supreme Court can determine global FRAND licence terms

The UK’s highest court has ruled it can require the grant of global 'fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory' licences for 'standard essential patents'

05 October 2020

Artificial Intelligence ('AI'): Legal Liability Implications

The European Commission’s latest report considers emerging technologies incorporating AI and whether existing liability regimes offer adequate protection where products cause injury

30 January 2020

Top Tips for Terminating Contracts

Matthew Walker from the firm's Dispute Resolution team discusses the key points to consider when terminating contracts

11 June 2019

Children and age-restricted ads: new statutory controls proposed on HFSS advertising

Tackling the promotion of HFSS products to children remains high on the ASA's agenda. This is likely to step up amid the government's consultation to introduce a 9.00pm watershed on HFSS product ads
10 May 2019

Online advertising in collaboration with social media influencers and celebrities

The CMA has announced that it has secured formal commitments from 16 celebrities with significant social media presence in the UK, that they will be clearer when advertising products and services.
23 January 2019
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