A Cornucopia of IP Infringement: Condé Nast secures IPEC trade mark dispute win over exclusive event ticket advertising

A Cornucopia of IP Infringement: Condé Nast secures IPEC trade mark dispute win over exclusive event ticket advertising

The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court has delivered an important judgment for brand owners, finding that advertising tickets to exclusive events using registered trade marks amounted to trade mark infringement and passing off. In this article, Head of IP Disputes Alec Cameron examines the court's decision.

Changes to Tipping Laws 2026

Changes to Tipping Laws 2026

The regulations on tipping have been firmly bolstered in the last few years, with the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 being the precursor to the latest changes. The changes to tipping law require that from October 2026, employers will need to consult with workers or their representatives before creating a tipping policy, as well as ensuring that policy is updated every three years.

The Trade Unions Are Coming!

The Trade Unions Are Coming!

Implementation and consultations resulting from the Employment Rights Act 2025 (the Act) are now steaming ahead and new Codes of Practice have been agreed or are being consulted on. We have prepared a breakdown of the full extent of the changes to trade union laws, and those that surround strike and industrial action.