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Intellectual property

High Seas Treaty ratified and due to enter into force in 2026

The treaty has reached the required 60 ratifications, but the UK is still some way from ratification
Artificial intelligence

How should data centre operators manage artificial intelligence compliance risk in the EEA?

The EU’s AI Act brings fresh challenges for data centre operators – and the regulatory regime will continue to develop
Employment and pensions

Birth and childcare leave extended to 19 weeks, with 32 for single-parent families, in Spain

Government extends birth and childcare leave from 16 to 19 weeks per parent and 32 weeks for single-parent families
Life Sciences and Healthcare

NHS' 10-year plan sets out promising UK opportunities for product manufacturers

The plan's promotion of proportionate regulation and balanced risk assessment for new products may encourage innovation
Dispute resolution

High Court allows lender to sue UK law firm operating a claims management business model

Bank claims that law firm took a reckless and indiscriminate approach to submitting 'irresponsible lending' claims
Unified Patent Court

Setting the stage: UPC Court of Appeal confirms the test for 'imminent infringement'

Zentiva's reimbursement approval found to be sufficient to meet the test and a preliminary injunction was granted against it
Life Sciences and Healthcare

UK government introduces bill to ratify landmark High Seas Treaty

Legislation creating a domestic framework to meet international obligations has first reading in Parliament, but still some way before ratification
Intellectual property

Are sweeping changes coming to modernise UK design law?

A wide-ranging consultation is covering bad faith, copyright and designs interplay, computer-generated designs and more
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Digital health suppliers have at-scale opportunities delivering the UK NHS 10-year plan

Expansion of the NHS App, AI integration and wearable technology present suppliers with a clear direction on innovation
Real estate

Spain regulates short-term accommodation with unified lease registry and digital one-stop platform

Rules for transparency and oversight in the short-term rental market aim to ease compliance for landlords and platforms
Commercial

CMA puts fake reviews and endorsements in UK under spotlight

Regulator issues businesses with further guidance on fake reviews, hidden ads and social media endorsements under the DMCCA