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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
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Regulatory Horizons Council makes recommendations to UK government for the regulation of AI as a medical device

'Urgent need to get the regulation right' says RHC report which recommends an increase in regulatory capacity and capability to
Regulatory Outlook

Data protection | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2022

ICO publishes updated guidance on international data transfer requirements | UK government finalises South Korea data adequacy decision | Deadline
Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2022

Government further delays use of UK product safety marking | UK-wide packaging regulations expected to enter into force in late
Intellectual property

General Court finds UK evidence not admissible post-Brexit in EUIPO proceedings

Judgment disagrees with earlier decisions and rejects UK evidence despite pre-Brexit filing date of contested EU mark
Life Sciences and Healthcare

MHRA moves to assuage medical device manufacturers over UK's post-Brexit plans

Businesses will have more time to prepare for the new UKCA marking regime and comment on draft medical device regulations
Life Sciences and Healthcare

The UK medical devices regime and the impact of the Northern Ireland Protocol

Life Sciences analysis: Peter Rudd-Clarke, partner, and Anna Lundy, associate director, at Osborne Clarke discuss how the medical device industry
IT and data

UK government outlines data protection reform proposals following consultation

What are the main areas of reform for the UK's data protection regime and how will they affect business?

Tax

Real estate capital gains and rental income from French source : UK residents can also benefit from the CSG and CRDS exemption

In an update dated 14 January 2022 to its frequently asked questions (FAQ) relating to the tax consequences of Brexit
Intellectual property

General Court confirms UK trade marks can still be asserted in EUIPO proceedings against EUTMs filed before Brexit

Earlier UK trade marks can be used in support of EUIPO proceedings if the EU application or registration under attack
IT and data

UK international data transfer agreements laid before Parliament

Businesses relieved of uncertainty regarding data transfers outside of the UK as the ICO signals that agreements are almost finalised
Brexit

How the UK regulates sectors and markets: five new principles

The government has set out principles based on a sovereign approach, leading from the front, proportionality, what works and high