BREXIT: Changes to Service Address rules for UK Intellectual Property Office
From 1st January 2021, UK Trade Mark Holders are required to have a UK registered service address. EU registered addresses are no longer allowed. Ai Law provides a professional address for service at UK IPO through our Beyond Legal Service. Speak to a member of our team today. Your Address for Service (AfS) at UK […]
Can a Director be liable for its actions on behalf of an insolvent Company in England & Wales?
A limited company is an incorporated entity. It has legal fiction, meaning in the eyes of the law, it is for all intents and purposes a natural person. Of course, the seperate legal entity does not have arms or legs or a mouth, and so it needs officers to act on its behalf. Directors appointed […]
GDPR shows its teeth against Twitter ($500,000 teeth), but does it go far enough?
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has made its first binding decision over a fine against Twitter for breach of GDPR by Twitter pursuant to its powers under Article 65 of GDPR in its “Decision 01/2020 on the dispute arisen on the draft decision of the Irish Supervisory Authority regarding Twitter International Company under Article […]
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BREXIT: Changes to Service Address rules for UK Intellectual Property Office
Posted onFrom 1st January 2021, UK Trade Mark Holders are required to have a UK registered service address. EU registered addresses are no longer allowed. Ai Law provides a professional address for service at UK IPO through our Beyond Legal Service. Speak to a member of our team today. Your Address for Service (AfS) at UK […]
Can a Director be liable for its actions on behalf of an insolvent Company in England & Wales?
Posted onA limited company is an incorporated entity. It has legal fiction, meaning in the eyes of the law, it is for all intents and purposes a natural person. Of course, the seperate legal entity does not have arms or legs or a mouth, and so it needs officers to act on its behalf. Directors appointed […]
GDPR shows its teeth against Twitter ($500,000 teeth), but does it go far enough?
Posted onThe European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has made its first binding decision over a fine against Twitter for breach of GDPR by Twitter pursuant to its powers under Article 65 of GDPR in its “Decision 01/2020 on the dispute arisen on the draft decision of the Irish Supervisory Authority regarding Twitter International Company under Article […]
The Essential Functions of a Trademark
Posted onWhat is a trade mark? The terms “trade mark” and “brand” are often used interchangeably. Both refer to a recognisable sign that denotes origin and quality. A trademark can be infringed if it is used by another without the consent from the owner. From this perspective, a trademark gives its owner a monopoly over that […]
Coexistence agreements for trade mark owners.
Posted onCoexistence agreements Coexistence agreements can be used to settle or avoid disputes where two parties wish to use similar marks for similar goods and services. If registration of a trademark is legitimately opposed, it is worth considering whether the opposing party would be willing to enter into a coexistence agreement so that both marks can […]
Trademarks: the importance of being precise and specific when registering your mark.
Posted onThe Decision of the European Court or Justice preliminary ruling on 29 January 2020 in respect of Sky and Others (ECJ Case C 371/18, Sky and Others), gives useful guidance on applying for an EU trademark and the importance for applicants to be precise and specific in identifying the goods and services to which the […]
Modern Day Brand Protection – How can a Business Protect its Intellectual Property Online.
Posted onIntellectual property denotes ownership in the forms of expression of certain types of information and ideas. They are invaluable rights and protect a businesses identity and creations. IP can exist in every aspect of a business, including its processes, names, logos, impressions, formulation of ideas and know-how. It is the thing that makes one business unique […]
Succession Planning: Gifting the Family Home – Considerations
Posted onFor most people the family home will make up the majority of their estate, so it is important that those looking to effect sensible succession planning are fully aware of the potential implications of gifting property to their children. Provided you unconditionally own your property and it is not subject to any mortgage, joint buyer, […]
They’re ‘VAT’ it again – Court question highlights Subway may not be the healthiest fast food option After all
Posted onThere is something about Subway that makes it feel healthier than other fast food chains, like McDonalds or KFC. Perhaps it is because you see what goes into it, as their staff follow their script moving down the counter constructing your sub as they go: “What bread would you like?”; “Six inch or Twelve?; Cheese […]
Banksy loses Trademark and Raises Questions over Protecting Rights in all His Street Art
Posted on“Banksy” the anonymous English street artist is world-renowned for his satirical street-art and take on world events, even opening a hotel in Israel facing onto the West Bank border wall which boasts in typical Banksy fashion of having “the worst view of any hotel in the world”. Banksy has now had a trademark in respect […]

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