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The internet has made it easy for consumers to share their opinions and experiences regarding products and businesses. While easy access to reviews can help consumers make informed purchasing decisions, the anonymity of the internet can be
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Although some time has passed since the UK’s vote to leave the EU, the full implications of Brexit for trademarks and designs remain unclear. Statements made by EU and UK officials have
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By: Scott Thiel, Carolyn Bigg, Paula Cao
This post first appeared as a Cybersecurity Law Alert on dlapiper.com.
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Blockchain is on the verge of revolutionizing how we interact in the digital world. It has far reaching applications from the Financial industry to many other sectors of the economy. The question is what is
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By James Clark (Leeds)
Most of us are familiar with the many ways in which customer activity can be tracked in the online space. Customer accounts, cookies, web beacons and tracking pixels are familiar tools in the e-commerce arsenal, and
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By: Désirée Fields (London, UK) and Melissa Brown (Birmingham, UK)
In a decision of significant impact on brand owners, the European Union General Court (EUGC), has held that acquired distinctiveness for European Union trade marks (EUTMs) must be proven throughout
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Background
The European Commission’s Digital Single Market Strategy was designed to put Europe at the forefront of the digital economy. To achieve this, the European Commission has recognised the need to reduce barriers
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By Sandra Bell (Washington, DC)
Your latest shipment of imports is detained at the border. You are told that your goods are not being allowed admission to the US because they were produced, in whole or in part, with forced
BREXIT – EMPLOYMENT IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY
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The recent Brexit outcome has led to a degree of uncertainty in UK consumer markets. How will the Brexit decision impact future UK employment prospects?