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Trade Marks – where to sue when infringement occurs online
Questions can often arise over which courts have jurisdiction to hear claims in relation to online infringement of trade marks. A recent judgment in the Court of Session, The University Court of the...
View ArticleInternational Regulatory Strategy Group publishes research on artificial...
The International Regulatory Strategy Group (“IRSG”) in October published a research paper exploring the opportunity afforded by artificial intelligence (“AI”) in the context of the UK financial...
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COPYRIGHT FIT FOR A PRINCESS
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is taking legal action against dmg media for publication of her private letter. Whilst the royal family is no stranger to disputes with the press around their...
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Brexit and data protection: updated checklist
With continued uncertainty over whether the UK will leave the EU without a deal, we’ve updated our data protection and no deal checklist. The checklist summarises the key issues for controllers and...
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New guidance from the ICO on data subject requests
The Information Commissioner’s Office recently updated a number of sections in its guidance on dealing with data subject requests, such as data subject access requests and requests for rectification...
View ArticleCurrent global regulatory developments in the context of AI and Big Data
Brodies' Karen Fountain gives an overview of current regulatory developments in the context of AI and Big Data The post Current global regulatory developments in the context of AI and Big Data appeared...
View ArticleCentre for Data Ethics and Innovation interim report on algorithmic bias
CDEI review considers algorithmic bias The Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI) is an independent advisory body, led by a board of experts, set up and tasked by the UK Government to investigate...
View ArticleEU Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence Guidlines and Assessment List Published
The EU’s High Level Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence has published revised draft guidelines for Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence and launched a pilot testing phase for its ethics assessment...
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Using cookies, tracking tech and third party plug-ins
The Information Commissioner’s Office recently updated its guidance on cookies and similar tracking technologies. Following a recent ECJ decision on third party website plug-ins, now is a good time to...
View ArticleGlobal Financial Innovation Network – 12 month review
GFIN reviews progress to date and sets out future priorities The Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN) was established last summer by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) together with eleven...
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Mediation – A choice or an order?
Mediation is usually a voluntary process. Parties agree that they will meet together at a time chosen by them with an agreed neutral mediator facilitating the discussion. That agreement to mediate...
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Artistic Licence in Domain Name Disputes
Scottish artist Jack Vettriano successfully recovered the domain name, www.jack-vettriano.co.uk, which had been registered by a third party in China and used to sell fakes of his works. The Lying Game...
View ArticleGDPR – key developments in the last 12 months
Data protection law doesn’t stand still. Since GDPR came into force last May, we’ve seen new guidance from the Information Commissioner, enforcement action from regulators, and a number of important...
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GDPR – our top five to-dos 12 months in
The General Data Protection Regulation came into force on 25 May 2018. As GDPR approaches its first birthday, what should be on your to-do list? Check your privacy notice and register of processing...
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Brexit: no deal and data protection – what do you need to do to prepare?
If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, then on that day (whether 12 April or the date on which any further extension to the Article 50 notice period expires) the UK will become a third country for...
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Government proposes new rules on the use of drones
The Government has set out the changes to the law it plans to make in response to the drone related disruption at Gatwick last December. Today’s announcement takes the form of two distinct proposals:...
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Trade Mark Opposition “Game of Thrones”…
HBO, which broadcasts the award-winning “Game of Thrones” series, was unsuccessful in their opposition to a Wiltshire brewer’s “Game of Stones” trade mark application. Not even an enterprise with 7...
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A double measure of success for the Scotch whisky industry
The Scotch whisky industry is celebrating two recent successes. Exports of single malt and blended Scotch whisky hit a record high growing by 7.8% in 2018 to £4.7 billion. The industry has also won a...
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MCLOST: MCDONALD’S LOSES ITS ‘BIG MAC’ TRADE MARK IN EUROPE
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) recently ruled against McDonald’s in a hard fought legal battle against Irish fast food chain ‘Supermac’s’....
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A toast to protecting your Intellectual Property in Scotland on Burns Day
Scotland has always punched above its weight when it comes to innovation and the creation of valuable IP rights. Many Scots and their friends all over the world will today be celebrating and raising a...
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