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The Unified patent court and unitary patent – An introduction

The Unified Patent Court and unitary patent are now a reality as of 1 June 2023.  The Unified Patent Court (UPC) has jurisdiction over all European …

The Unified patent court and unitary patent – An introduction

The Unified Patent Court and unitary patent are now a reality as of 1 June 2023.  The Unified Patent Court (UPC) has jurisdiction over all European …

Red card or fair play? Ambush marketing back in the news as FIFA World Cup kicks off

Ambush marketing can be an impactful, but legally risky, advertising strategy. Businesses that are the subject of, or otherwise engaging in, ambush …

The Bettor's Verdict – a Herbert Smith Freehills podcast

In this podcast Steven Jacobs is joined by industry insider guests to discuss current issues in gambling law, sports law, and digital law. Their …

High Court gamble does not pay out for computer-implemented inventions in Australia

The High Court of Australia has delivered an equal-split judgment on the question of patentability of computer-implemented inventions. As a result, an …

Fan tokens and cryptoassets: new and fun but not a consumer law free zone in Australia

Businesses marketing cryptoassets to retail buyers should consider exposure to consumer protection laws and advertising regulationTakeaways  As …

Cyber-ransoms are on the rise: What do you need to know?

‘Cyber-ransoms’ are on the rise, and with new cyber tactics and ways of working, the risks are increasing.KEY TAKEAWAYS A key question facing companies …

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Ennismore on Joint Venture with Accor

Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Ennismore, a UK-based developer and manager of The Hoxton hotels and Gleneagles, on its …

Future Cities Series: How planning and zoning rules can drive post-Covid development

The evolution of cities has long been defined by threats and crisis. Covid-19 will be no exception.The Covid-19 pandemic has spread rapidly in densely …

A General Safety Provision - are we there yet??

It is looking increasingly likely that a ‘General Safety Provision’ for consumer products will be introduced into legislation in the near future. This …

The ACCC continues its push on personal information

The recommendations in the ACCC’s final report on loyalty schemes have implications for all businesses that collect and use personal informationThe …