Rosie BurbidgeOct 28, 20223 minDestroy evidence? Prepare to be found in contemptA UK solicitor has been ordered to pay a substantial fine and costs after being found guilty of contempt of court after he told a client...
Rosie BurbidgeMar 20, 20223 minWhen is confidential information misused?Confidential information – which can include databases, sales figures, spreadsheets – is often an extremely valuable part of modern...
Rosie BurbidgeFeb 13, 20222 minWhat is the Unitary Patent and why does it matter to you?The unitary patent represents the biggest change to the IP landscape in Europe since the Community Trade Mark (now EUTM). Even if you’re...
Rosie BurbidgeNov 20, 20212 minCan you protect designs as confidential information?What connects Leonardo Da Vinci, a Christmas miracle and the possible award of exemplary damages? The answer lies in a recent High Court...
Rosie BurbidgeSep 15, 20212 minCourt of Appeal divided over disclosureCan confidential discussions between parties in the UK be disclosed in parallel litigation in the US? The Court of Appeal was divided on...