Key Insights on Director Liability in Trade Mark Infringement Introduction The Supreme Court’s decision in Lifestyle Equities v Ahmed brings forth important principles related to director liability in cases of trade mark infringement. This restructuring aims to clarify the implications of the ruling for directors and stakeholders within companies. Summary of the Supreme Court Decision…

The Legal Side of Trading Crypto Insights for Investors and Analysts Introduction Cryptocurrency has revolutionised the financial landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities for investors, financial analysts, and legal professionals. Over the past decade, crypto has seen phenomenal growth, becoming a hot topic in the world of finance. However, with great opportunity comes significant risk, and understanding…

Withthat in mind, it’s crucial for company owners, creators, and directors to stayupdated on emerging trends in IP law. In this blog post, we will explore someof these key trends that are shaping the legal landscape of intellectualproperty and what steps you can take to protect your company’s valuable assets. Introduction to the importanceof Intellectual…

Roles and Responsibilities of M&A Lawyers The primary role of an M&A lawyer is to facilitate the smooth execution of mergers and acquisitions between companies. They are involved from the initial stages of negotiation to the final closing of the deal. Here’s a closer look at their key responsibilities: 1. Due Diligence: One crucial role…

What is the Companies Act 2006? The Companies Act 2006 is a landmark piece of legislation that forms the backbone of company law in the UK. It was enacted to replace and consolidate previous company laws into one comprehensive act. The act contains more than 1,300 sections and is considered one of the longest pieces…

Understanding Intellectual Property Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names and images used in commerce. It is divided into two categories: Industrial Property (which includes patents for inventions, trademarks, industrial designs and geographical indications) and Copyright (which covers literary works like novels, films,…

Understanding Intellectual Property Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind – these could be inventions, literary or artistic works, designs, symbols, names, or images used in commerce. It’s called ‘property’ because like physical assets (like your car or house), you can own, buy, sell or lease it. The primary purpose of intellectual property law…

As a shareholder in a company, it is important to consider what will happen to your shares upon your death. In the absence of a shareholders agreement, the shares will form part of the deceased’s estate, potentially leaving the other shareholders in business with the deceased’s children and beneficiaries. Moreover, if the deceased does not…

‍ Meta’s €1.2bn fine It’s no news that Facebook’s owner, Meta, have been fined a record €1.2bn (£1bn) by the European Union (EU) for privacy violations, which has been deemed unlawful by the EU courts. Helen Dixon, Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) which regulates Meta across the EU, imposed the hefty fine which is a…