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Supreme Court confirms role of post-sale confusion in trade mark cases

New regulation on EU cultural goods

Works of cultural heritage connect us to our shared histories and allow us to access other civilisations, different times and ways of thinking.

Mishcon Singapore sponsors SIA Cares Open House 2025

Mishcon de Reya's Singapore office is a proud platinum sponsor of Singapore Airlines Limited's (SIA) Cares Open House 2025, scheduled to take place on 19 and 20 July.

UK Government consults on new sustainability reporting standards, transition planning, and sustainability assurance

On 25 June 2025, the UK Government published three interconnected consultations on proposed UK Sustainability Reporting Standards, transition planning, and assurance of sustainability reporting.

UKIPO issues much anticipated trade mark specification guidance following SkyKick judgment

The UK Intellectual Property Office has issued a Practice Amendment Notice (PAN 1/25) providing guidance on trade mark specifications following the Supreme Court’s judgment in Sky v SkyKick. The guidance clarifies the approach applicants should take when drafting trade mark specifications, and the judgment's impact on examination of new trade mark applications. It takes effect immediately.

Employment Rights Bill: getting ready - the countdown begins

The Government has published its implementation timetable for the Employment Rights Bill, the most significant overhaul of UK employment law in a generation. With the Bill now expected to receive Royal Assent by October 2025 and with phased implementation starting almost immediately, employers should act now to prepare for the changes.

Fines for cookie contraventions more likely as a result of law change

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) will make some significant changes to the enforcement regime for cookies and direct electronic marketing. The increase in the maximum fines, from £500,000 to £17.5 million or 4% of global annual turnover (whichever is higher) has received some attention. However, another change - which will make it much easier for fines to be issued for serious cookie infringements – is potentially of more significance, and it has received surprisingly little notice.

Women in Wealth: Asia Spotlight - Kay Vasey

Kay is a digital futurist on a mission to help young people thrive in a fast-changing online world. As Head of Youth and Family at k-ID, Kay leads initiatives that put safety, privacy, and digital wellbeing at the heart of how kids and teens play, learn, and grow up online.

How are political headwinds affecting the management and communication of sustainability matters?

Findings from our latest Sustainability Leaders Panel Survey suggest that many businesses are holding firm on sustainability commitments, despite current political headwinds.