Brand Matters

Retail & Intellectual Property: What's on the horizon?

Effective protection, exploitation and enforcement of valuable intellectual property rights is a recurring focus for the retail sector.

Why it is important to ensure a UK address for service is recorded against each of your UK trade marks and designs

Owners of comparable UK trade marks or designs created after Brexit on 1 January 2021 should consider having a UK address for service recorded on the register in view of upcoming deadline.

Upcoming Green Legislative Reform for the Retail Sector

The European Commission has proposed a series of measures to create a sustainable economy and achieve climate-neutrality by 2050. What are the impacts on the retail sector?

Digital Assets Consultation: Final Report

The Law Commission has published its report on digital assets, recommending the introduction of a new category of personal property under English law.

Potential limitations to your liability clause

In Drax v Wipro, the High Court interpreted a limitation of liability clause as containing a single liability cap, rather than multiple caps. The case is a reminder to review templates for similarly vague clauses.

A closer look at high street rental auctions

The Government is consulting on its controversial plans to force landlords of empty retail units to rent them out. What are the key proposals?

Retail Academy: what's on the horizon?

There are several upcoming advertising reforms that will impact the retail sector, from new legislation through to updated guidance. We explore some of these reforms.

Layered domain parking: wrong on so many levels

Recent guidance and rulings published by the ASA has warned businesses to exercise caution with parked domain names, ensuring that they do not mislead visitors with deceptive advertisements.

ICO warns of fines for companies who do not get cookie banners right

The ICO has indicated that it is 'paying attention' to how companies use cookies on their websites and how they allow users to configure their settings.

New advertising guidance on avoiding racial and ethnic stereotypes

Diversity and representation have become increasingly important in the world of advertising. The Committee of Advertising Practice has unveiled new guidance that aims to eradicate harmful stereotypes from advertisements.