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16/10/2023
Beyond the language barrier
Getting the deal done | 8 min read Getting an M&A deal over the line is a big task in any context. The task is even greater when a transaction involves multiple jurisdictions, people and cultures. Understanding the bigger picture and commercial objectives makes it easier to focus on the legal provisions that really matter. This article sets out the main differences and challenges cross-border transactions present and the key factors that determine dealmaking success.
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25/09/2023
Is Unitary Patent protection a silver bullet for securing value of IP rich...
Increasing the effectiveness of patent protection across multiple jurisdictions | 6 min read The value of the intellectual property in IP-rich businesses is a key consideration in any proposed deal. But is the new Unitary Patent protection system preferable over existing national patent rights for protecting IP value? The answer is not a simple one but what is clear is that investing time and resources into a Unitary Patent protection strategy could have a significant pay-off for a patent-rich business.
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12/09/2023
CMS European Class Actions Report 2023
Data-driven insights into class action risk across Europe, a key concern for major corporates
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14/08/2023
Series 1: AI Insights and the Future of Innovation
The digital revolution is here, and Intelligent Tech is leading the way! Brought to you by experts in the Finance team specialising in digital assets and deep tech, this series explores important and topical themes in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. Join us for insightful conversations with a range of guests, each sharing their expertise in specific areas. In this series, we’ll cover a range of topics such as deepfakes, records management and the regulatory considerations of AI. Stay tuned as we dive into these areas!
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14/08/2023
Intelligent Tech
The digital revolution is here, and Intelligent Tech is leading the way! Brought to you by experts in the Finance team specialising in digital assets and deep tech, this series explores important and topical themes in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. Join us for insightful conversations with a range of guests, each sharing their expertise in specific areas. In this series, we’ll cover a range of topics such as deepfakes, records management and the regulatory considerations of AI. Stay tuned as we dive into these areas!
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28/06/2023
Registered Designs (UK)
Find out what can be registered as a design and what the benefits are of doing so. We talk you through the process of design registration in the UK and some of the common challenges you may face.  
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24/04/2023
European Designs Case Law Round Up
The CMS Intellectual Property Teams from France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK summarise recent designs cases of significance. 
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11/04/2023
EU Design Rights - Frequently Asked Questions
Please fill in this short form to read our answers to frequently asked questions about EU Design Pro­tec­tion. Mem­bers of our dedicated Design Law Team are happy to provide further information – their...
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08/03/2023
UK Soft IP Enforcement Comparison
How do the UK High Court, Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC), Scotland Court of Session, and Shorter Trial Scheme compare?To receive a copy of our comparison flyer, please complete this short...
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21/02/2023
Unified Patent Court (UPC) News: countdown begins 17 February 2023
The UPC website has reported that Germany has deposited its ratification of the UPC Agreement, starting the formal countdown process to the initiation of the sunrise period on 1 March (for opting out...
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23/11/2022
EPO President decides future format of oral proceedings in opposition
As the pilot project for oral proceedings in opposition by video conference (VICO) draws to a close, the EPO President has carefully evaluated its conclusions as well as the feedback from the numerous...
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15/11/2022
EPO sets start of UP and UPC related transitional measures to 1 January...
Aligning with the recently published implementation roadmap published by the Unified Patent Court (UPC), the EPO has decided to adjust the starting date of its transitional measures to 1 January 2023...
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