In-House Insights

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Thatchers Cider succeeds in 'lookalike' packaging action against Aldi

In an important decision, the Court of Appeal has concluded that Aldi had infringed the packaging trade mark owned by Thatchers Cider Company, when it launched its competing 'lookalike' lemon cider drink.

Proposed changes to the UK's advertising rule book: launch of public consultation

The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) have proposed amendments to the UK advertising rule book, the CAP and BCAP Codes, to reflect upcoming changes to the underlying legislation that forms the basis of the Codes.

UK Government consultation on copyright and AI: A 'win-win'?

The Government has issued a consultation relating to generative AI and copyright in which it seeks to reach a balance between the competing interests, and to thereby unlock opportunities for AI training in the UK, whilst also ensuring protection for creative works (described by one Minister as a "win win").

Singapore financial regulation update: 11 December 2024

Outsourcing requirements for banks (including merchant banks) in Singapore is changing on 11 December 2024. Suppliers of financial technology to the banking sector should prepare for the new regulatory framework for outsourcing released by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

Digital pounds, digital property: How the UK’s finance revolution is tokenising the future

The UK Parliament has taken a significant step towards integrating digital assets into the wider legal framework with the introduction of the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill (Bill), following the Law Commission's publication of a further supplemental report and draft legislation aimed at clarifying the status of digital assets within the traditional categories of personal property earlier this year.

ASA's approach to AI in advertising regulation

The  Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has recently published an update on its approach to the use of artificial intelligence in advertising. This explains how the ASA is harnessing AI technology through its Active Ad Monitoring system to enhance the efficiency of its own surveillance of ad compliance. Alongside this, the ASA has issued a report on the use by brands of "AI" as a marketing term, providing guidance for businesses on responsible advertising practices.

IPEC rows back from EU's expansive approach to copyright

In Waterrower (UK) Limited v. Liking Limited, the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) analysed the leading UK judgments on applied art and handed down the first judgment which seeks to resolve the apparent divergence between UK and EU law on this issue head on. In doing so, it has taken the conversation about the role of copyright in post-Brexit UK to its next level.

UK government sets out Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Act: implementation timetable update

We previously reported on the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Act when it received Royal Assent earlier this year with a focus on the consumer law implications for software and digital content providers. On 9 September 2024 the Department for Business and Trade issued a statement setting out the Government's plans for implementation of the Act's five Parts between now and spring 2026. This will be a phased implementation incorporating continuing consultation with businesses and consumers intended to allow those affected enough time to prepare.

CMA publishes new guidance to combat "greenwashing" in the fashion retail sector

The Competition and Markets Authority is increasingly active in regulating the use of environmental claims to prevent "greenwashing" and has published new guidance to explain how fashion retail businesses should follow its Green Claims Code.

Are you a 'Provider' or 'Deployer' of an AI System under the EU AI Act?

The EU AI Act ("the Act") is reshaping the landscape of artificial intelligence regulation within the European Union ("EU"), bringing with it a host of obligations and responsibilities for those involved in AI systems.