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Intellectual property

No contributory patent infringement by offering mere wear parts, says German Federal Court

The last decision of the German Federal Court of Justice ( Bundesgerichtshof, BGH) on the delimitation of a permissible “intended
Dispute resolution

UK to make ‘failure to prevent fraud’ a criminal offence

Recently proposed amendments will see the biggest change in corporate criminal enforcement since the enactment of the Bribery Act in
Intellectual property

Unified Patent Court: an introduction to the UPC's general jurisdiction

Knowing the UPC's competence and international jurisdiction rules is vital to understand what it can hear and reach
Dispute resolution

Christmas period is approved in Spain as non-business days

T he new provision for the 24 December to 6 January aims for better work-life balance for those working in
Financial Services

Banks' anti-money laundering failures targeted by the UK FCA in New Year clamp down

The financial regulator's opening salvo of enforcement action highlights a range of AML shortcomings at UK banks
The Built Environment

UK Supreme Court rules in favour of landlord in challenges to service charge certificates

Majority upheld the Court of Appeal judgment but with new interpretation of a 'pay now, argue later' regime

Dispute resolution

UK Litigation Brief | January 2023

Welcome to the latest edition of Osborne Clarke's Litigation Brief
Online Safety

UK Online Safety Bill to have more teeth

New criminal sanctions for senior managers to be introduced by government
Decarbonisation

UK looks to deliver natural gas and hydrogen projects for freight transport 

Non-electric transport fuels are attractive alternative power sources that need infrastructure, finance and regulation
ESG, sustainability and responsible business

How the ESG agenda is shaping international supply chains in Asia

Sustainable strategies and supply chain management are a focus in the region and for legal advisors in 2023 and beyond
Knowledge Notes

UK business law predictions for 2023

As the new year unfolds, we look ahead at what legal developments businesses can expect