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NFTs and IP Law: Who Owns What?

12th May 2021
By now you have likely heard about the latest technology craze: Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and while NFT auctions have yielded jaw-dropping real dollar figures, what does a buyer really possess?
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Can the Law Sort out Political Lies?

30th April 2021
People want to put their trust in government – or so they would like to, in an ideal world, so why do powerful figures often get away with lies?
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Lookalike Logos: Chanel Loses Trademark Dispute with Huawei

30th April 2021
Within intellectual property law, logo disputes are common and often high-profile. The latest involves the French luxury fashion house, Chanel, which has lost its trademark dispute against the Chinese technology company, Huawei. This trademark spat highlights how global fashion houses are keen for their brands to be viewed as synonymous with luxury, style and crucially, […]
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The Legal Profession: The Importance of Industry in Driving Towards Equality

30th April 2021
Whether this is banking or retail, sport or technology, the role of the industry has perhaps never been so prominent in driving positive change in wider society than it is today. So, what can the legal sector, our sector, do to make a difference? First and foremost, listen. Listen to our stories. Listen to what […]
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Strong Defences Are Not Enough – Why Lawyers Need a New Way to Think about Cybersecurity

30th April 2021
How can law firms protect sensitive client information, now the changing nature of technology means data is no longer under their control? Jeremy Hendy, CEO of Skurio, explains why the profession needs a new, holistic approach to digital risk. If you’ve been following legal news lately, you’ll know that a growing number of law firms […]
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The Legal Profession: Preventing Burnout and Optimising Health

30th April 2021
We hear the words “new normal” and “uncertain times” more and more but one thing is certain - health is the ultimate wealth. The world as we know it is shifting and that is why a rapid change in wellness practices is also necessary. Wellness within law firms will increasingly focus on improving the mental […]
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How to Navigate the Complex Field of Fraud, Counterfeiting and Brand Infringement Online

30th April 2021
When e-commerce first emerged in the late nineties, one of the major hurdles was to overcome consumer inertia. Back then, buying things on the internet required a leap of faith. Much has changed in the last few decades, and the current COVID-19 pandemic has acted as a catalyst and an accelerator for any brands or […]
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The Three EdTech Deals of 2020

30th April 2021
The impact investment market has a strong focus on tech and one of those areas is EdTech (for the natural reason – improvement of opportunities for all). Estimated to be a $4 trillion worldwide industry, London’s EdTech ecosystem remains the largest in Europe valued at $3.4 billion and attracting c.40%[1] of all European VC investment. […]
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Alpha Bank’s EUR 500M Tier 2 Bond Issuance

30th April 2021
Koutalidis Law Firm advised Alpha Bank S.A. on matters of Greek Law, including tax law, on the successful issuance of a landmark Euro 500 million Tier 2 subordinated bond. The issuance optimises the Bank’s capital structure and is a key milestone in the implementation of the Bank’s strategic plan. The Tier 2 bond, listed on […]
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Visa strengthens in Latin America with the purchase of YellowPepper

30th April 2021
Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) last year had announced they signed a definitive agreement to acquire YellowPepper, a fintech pioneer with proprietary technology and partnerships supporting leading financial institutions and startups in Latin America and the Caribbean. The acquisition of YellowPepper builds on a strategic partnership and investment Visa made in YellowPepper in May 2018. The […]
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