All Insights

Intellectual property

Updated EPO examination guidelines address AI, accelerated oppositions and antibody claims

The European Patent Office's new guidelines entered into force on 1 March
Commercial

English High Court considers limitation of liability for dishonest breach

The case reinforces the importance of clear drafting and the courts' literal approach to interpreting clauses
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Will cannabis now be legal in Germany? German parliament passes new Cannabis Act

Cannabis legalisation for recreational use in Germany is coming – however only as a limited partial decriminalisation for now.
Tech, Media and Comms

Technology, Media, and Communications Annual Review 2024: key themes

AI, digital regulation, M&A and emerging 'inclusive' policies are among the areas of focus for this year's review
Regulatory and compliance

Reform of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 takes shape for GB

Modernisation of the regulatory framework aims to reduce the administrative burden for businesses in Great Britain
Life Sciences and Healthcare

From hemp to highs: an overview of cannabis and CBD legislation across Europe

What are the key differences and overlaps across the European regulatory frameworks?
Urban Dynamics

Future Foods Update | January 2024

This month's edition includes novel food authorisations in Europe, IP in meat terminology, supply of service contracts, venture capital investment
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Novel food regulations permit the arrival of insect flour in Italy

Italy publishes four ministerial decrees regulating the labelling and sale of products using insect meal, that go further than EU
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Veterinary medicines in Italy: what's new?

Transparency List for generics is published and new legislation harmonising EU laws on veterinary medical products with national law is
Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2024

General Product Safety Regulation comes into effect | Right to repair – what's next in 2024? | UK's new International
Regulatory Outlook

Food law | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2024

Food label changes for non-UK FBOs | Increasing scrutiny and enforcement for greenwashing relating to food | Uncertainty on food
Regulatory and compliance

The new debarment regime for UK public procurement: how contracting authorities can avoid the pitfalls

What will the Procurement Act's introduction of a new debarment list for suppliers entail for contracting authorities?