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Intellectual property

Actions for trade mark revocation and invalidity: Italy launches a new alternative procedure to the traditional court proceedings

As of 29 December 2022, it is possible to file an application with the Italian Patent and Trademark Office (UIBM)
Corporate

VC Focus | Why VCs and companies use convertible loan notes and bridging rounds in the UK

Bridging finance is often used in venture capital finance with a variety of options available.
Corporate

VC Focus | UK term sheets explained for founders: leaver provisions and founders' interests

In this second Insight on term sheets, we explain some additional technical terms, including founder vesting, anti-dilution ratchets, and “drag
Corporate

VC Focus | UK term sheets explained for founders: understanding the jargon

While not legally binding, term sheets reflect the agreed position on material commercial points in a VC investment, and need
Corporate

VC Focus | Top 10 tips for companies on how best to prepare for VC investment

Businesses may encounter a number of issues when preparing for a venture capital fundraising – but careful planning can make
Future-proofing supply chains

How to protect against counterfeit goods in distressed supply chains

A clear and robust IP strategy can help to fight the recent proliferation of infringements across international trade
Corporate

VC Focus | How companies can successfully navigate the VC investment process

Securing investment from VCs can be disruptive and slow – but there are things that can be done to ease
Financial Services

Confirmation of payee: a valuable international tool in the fight against fraud?

UK and Netherlands adoption will help combat payment fraud domestically but a lack of international uptake is worrying
Energy and energy transition

The Energy Transition | UK government signs memorandum of understanding on offshore renewable energy

This week we look at the government's signing of a memorandum of understanding with the North Seas Energy Cooperation, a

The Built Environment

A look ahead for UK real estate in 2023

The new year will be a busy one – including the implementation of new regimes for overseas ownership of UK
Energy and energy transition

Energy innovation projects: Key grant funding options | January 2023

We are seeing a transformative change in how energy is generated, balanced, optimised and consumed. Innovation within the energy sector
Energy and energy transition

More renewables and faster: 2022 closes with more news for the energy sector

In addition to the novelties of the last quarter of 2022 in our last newsletter published a few days ago