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27 February 2023 - News

UKIPO announces changes to address for service requirements

On 25 January 2023, the UK Intellectual Property Office (‘UKIPO’) published a practice notice introducing changes to its practice relating to the service of documents in inter partes proceedings. As a result of the changes, applicants and proprietors of challenged…

24 February 2023 - News

Transparency in Family Court Reporting – Pilot Scheme

On 30 January 2023, a 12 month pilot scheme was introduced in the family courts in Cardiff, Leeds and Carlisle with the aim of bringing greater transparency to family court proceedings. The pilot will enable journalists and legal bloggers to…

24 February 2023 - Announcement

Harbottle & Lewis partners with BAFTA Elevate programme

Harbottle & Lewis has partnered with BAFTA to support BAFTA Elevate, the arts charity’s initiative focused on championing film and TV producers from under-represented backgrounds including minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Now into its…

13 February 2023 -

4 Harbottle lawyers listed ‘Best’ by Spear’s

We are delighted to see four members of our Reputation Management team, John Kelly, Gerrard Tyrrell, Louise Prince and Amy Bradbury, listed in Spear’s Magazine, ‘Best Reputation & Privacy Lawyers 2023’.

08 February 2023 - Announcement

Harbottle & Lewis advises on sale of C.T. Holmes & Co. to Brasmar Group

Harbottle & Lewis has advised the Brasmar Group (Brasmar) on its recent acquisition of C.T. Holmes & Co. Limited (Holmes), one of the UK’s leading importers and distributors of branded frozen seafood. Located at the historic Billingsgate Market where it…

07 February 2023 - News

The Getty Images v Stability AI dispute: a potential watershed moment for AI and IP

Getty Images’ claim against Stability AI has the potential to be a watershed moment for the developing legislative framework – as well as public opinion – surrounding intellectual property (IP) and artificial intelligence (AI) systems in the UK. Getty Images…