Though variant figures have emerged, the bill the UK will have to pay out to exit the EU amounts to a significant amount of the nation’s GDP. The latest figure is reported to be £39 billion. Amelia Bishop, of Amelia Bishop Consulting, believes this sum of cash could and should be spent on far more important […]
The House of Lords EU Committee has today published its report Brexit: deal or no deal, outlining the potential impact of the UK leaving the EU without a deal, and examining the feasibility of a transition period immediately post-Brexit. The Committee describes the Government’s assertion that ‘no deal is better than a bad deal’ as […]
In what way does Turkey’s growing economy and geographical position advantageous for its commercial growth? Turkey’s geographical position provides many advantages as it is almost literally on the centre of the world, positioned as a bridge between Europe and Asia, right on the historical trade routes. This position would enable any producer with the ability […]
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has under two weeks to rescue the Brexit negotiations. Last weekend, Sir Keir Starmer QC MP, Labour’s Brexit spokesman and Shadow Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, hinted at the possibility of his party voting a no-confidence move if May doesn’t move forward the Brexit talks to trade […]
Michel Barnier, chief Brexit negotiator for the European Union, made comments Monday in Brussels on the legal consequences of Brexit. Bloomberg's Emma Ross-Thomas reports on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Yesterday Phillip Hammond delivered his second and, in some analyst’s eyes, crucial Autumn Budget for the UK. With a range of Tax revisions, changes to the housing market and investment in technology and the NHS there has been some praise for the Chancellor’s proposals. But what are the implications for the Legal Sector and those […]
Alison Conley, Partner and Head of Retail and Consumer at MHA MacIntyre Hudson tells Lawyer Monthly that retailers’ Brexit plans must prioritise supply chain mapping. “Political uncertainty and a lack of clarity about the UK’s exit from the EU has made it difficult for retailers to plan ahead, but supply chain mapping needs to be […]
The House of Lords Constitution Committee has warned that the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill, the first Brexit Bill to be scrutinised by the House of Lords, contains inappropriately broad powers for ministers. The Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill is intended to provide a new, long-term legal basis for ministers to make secondary legislation concerning […]
“Problems with IP protection are usually a subject of choice for IP professionals”, says Marek Bury, an IP specialist in Poland. With technology quickly advancing, Marek speaks on how Poland is adapting to such change. “That is what we find interesting. Our reports often look pessimistic. It should be stressed that obtaining and enforcement of […]
Maggie Ramage’s role in the IP team at Edwin Coe is to support and work in the trade mark registration practice. “On a daily basis I deal with trade mark clearance, protection, defence, litigation, renewals and any area relating to trade mark protection worldwide. “I work closely with WIPO, the EUIPO and the UK IPO, […]
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