US Patent Risks Likely To Increase

Recent changes to patent policy in the United States are set to change the dynamic in litigation and increase companies’ exposure to patent infringement suits. The changes result from a more pro-patent approach from the current Administration, which seeks to reverse some of the main trends in US patent policy over the past decade. Read More

Latest Guidance on Influenza and Workplace Safety

While influenza is primarily a public health concern, employers have clear health and safety obligations under UK law. This includes compliance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), as amended, which requires organisations to ensure safe working conditions and minimise transmission risks in the workplace. Read More

Lone Working: Toolbox Talk

What is Lone Working? Lone workers are those who work by themselves without close or direct supervision. This includes: Single staff on premises (shops, petrol stations, kiosks) People working separately from others (warehouses, factories) Staff working outside normal hours (cleaners, security guards) Mobile workers away from fixed bases (maintenance engineers,… Read More

‘Tis the Season for Licensing

As the festive season surrounds us, the licensing of intellectual property (IP) is quietly working behind the scenes to deliver the Christmas magic we've come to love. Read More