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Saudi Arabia has recently approved the Commercial Franchise Law 122/1441 (the New Franchise Law) which is due to come into force in April 2020. The New Franchise Law creates a regulatory framework for the ...

The National Crime Agency has recently announced that there will be a "day of action" conducted by the National Economic Crime Centre ("NECC") partners to target money service businesses ("MSBs") at risk of being ...

Published on 19 February 2020, the European Commission's communication on a European strategy for data sets out a bold vision for the EU to become a leading role model for a society empowered by data to make better ...

The Dutch Franchise Act bill was submitted to the House of Representatives in the Netherlands on 10 February 2020. This filing follows an internet consultation at the beginning of 2019 and the opinion of the ...

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Drastic Changes for UK Employers Seeking to Employ Non-UK Nationals From January 2021

In this month's report, we look at the relevance of disclaimers when assessing likelihood of confusion in Patent- och registreringsverket v Mats Hansson (Case C-705/17). We also look at criminal sanctions for the ...

On 7 February 2020 the European Data Protection Board ("EDPB") published its guidelines on the processing of personal data in the context of connected vehicles and mobility related applications. The guidelines are ...

For years, storage media in personal computers were not subject to payment of a blank carrier copyright levy. As of 1 January 2020, that became history. As from that date, all storage media integrated in ...

For the 10th year running, Bird & Bird has been recognised as one of the world's top firms in World Trademark Review's (WTR) guide to international trade mark practice, the WTR 1000.

For the 10th year running, Bird & Bird has been recognised as one of the world's top firms in World Trademark Review's (WTR) guide to international trade mark practice, the WTR 1000.

Bird & Bird has retained the top ranking in Who's Who Legal's annual analysis of Data recognising the leading lawyers in the areas of data privacy and protection, data security, information technology and telecoms ...

Managing IP announced their shortlist today for their annual EMEA IP Awards. Bird & Bird leads the pack with 21 nominations across the region, more than any other firm nominated. These nominations alone demonstrate ...

Saudi Arabia has recently approved the Commercial Franchise Law 122/1441 (the New Franchise Law) which is due to come into force in April 2020. The New Franchise Law creates a regulatory framework for the ...

The National Crime Agency has recently announced that there will be a "day of action" conducted by the National Economic Crime Centre ("NECC") partners to target money service businesses ("MSBs") at risk of being ...

Published on 19 February 2020, the European Commission's communication on a European strategy for data sets out a bold vision for the EU to become a leading role model for a society empowered by data to make better ...

We are delighted to invite you to our inaugural Product Design Law Challenge. The Challenge will be based around a series of interactive quiz questions as we take you through the latest developments and trends in design case law, ...

Celebrating the launch of three major books, all published by Sweet & Maxwell, from the Bird & Bird life sciences, internet and data protection teams. We will be marking the occasion in true Bird & Bird style on the eleventh ...

Bird & Bird's International Media Team will be hosting a networking and informal round table event in Amsterdam on 3 March. Discussions will focus on the opportunities and threats linked with over-the-top broadcasting (OTT), looking ...