Trade marks and the use of “own name”
Don’t assume you can use a trade mark just because it is the same as your own name – the Cipriani cases have highlighted this is not necessarily the case as Cathrine Ripley explains.
News & Insights
EU and Japan Adequacy Decision published
The Publications Office of the EU has published the European Commission’s adequacy decision in relation to Japan’s data protection regime.
Field Seymour Parkes advises KRE Corporate Recovery on administration and subsequent sale of business of Mahabis slippers
FSP, headed by senior partner Ian Wood-Smith, have advised KRE on the administration and sale of the business and certain assets of Mahabis Limited (in administration).
FSP advises FSE on GoKart investment
Thames Valley Berkshire Growth Fund invests in technology platform.
Update to the MEES Regulations goes live
An amendment to the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 (known as the MEES Regulations) comes into force on Monday 1 April 2019 which may require action from landlords where a property has an EPC rating below E.
Sole or principal reason?
We explore when a TUPE transfer is considered the key reason for a dismissal.
Decoding disability definitions
David Clay considers a recent case which considered the legal definition of disability.
Automatically unfair?
Ian Machray considers a recent judgment where an employee with less than 2 years’ service attempted to bring an unfair dismissal claim.
Don’t keep us in suspense
Our employment team explores how to ensure a suspended employee cannot claim for breach of contract.
FSP advises Dulux Decorator Centres on acquisitions of Fenwick Trade Paints and Dove’s Decorating Supplies
The FSP team led by partner Penelope Garden has advised J.P. McDougall & Co Limited, trading as Dulux Decorator Centres (DDC), on its acquisition of the business of Fenwick (Surrey) Limited and Dove’s Decorating Supplies Limited.