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Intellectual property

What does 2026 augur for AI and IP in Europe?

AI and copyright appeals set to take centre stage, with a consultation response promised from the UK government and a
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Revised EU medtech regulations proposal sharpens software and cybersecurity rules for digital health

Down‑classification, established software concepts and cyber-incident reporting could reshape digital medtech compliance
Regulatory Outlook

Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2026

Fintech: FCA approach to AI regulation | Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill reintroduced to Parliament Digital Assets: Cryptoassets regulation moves closer
Regulatory Outlook

Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2026

UK Online Safety Act: fees, categorisation and enforcement | UK Media Act: a year dense with 'go‑live' dates | EU
Regulatory Outlook

Cyber security | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2026

The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill | Cyber essentials supply chain playbook | Government cyber security strategy
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Proposed EU medtech laws seek more predictable and efficient notified body oversight

Structured dialogue, streamlined sampling, extended audits and SME‑friendly fees to reshape device conformity assessment
Life Sciences and Healthcare

EU revised device rules rebalance compliance towards simplification and proportionality

Commission proposal would streamline MDR and IVDR duties with flexible evidence, timeless certificates and tailored risk rules
Knowledge Notes

What business law changes can the UK expect in 2026?

Osborne Clarke's Knowledge Team looks at what's in store for business
Intellectual property

Cross-border IP infringement: European perspectives on foreign use of IP rights online

How are intellectual property rights enforced when businesses sell goods online across international borders?
Financial Services

Six a day? FCA sets out reconciliation rules to address safeguarding risks for UK payment and e-money firms

Steps include both internal and external safeguarding tests and a second 'day after receipt' check
IT and data

UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: pragmatic overhaul or regulatory overload?

The key changes and action points for businesses, and how the bill compares with the EU NIS2
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Medical devices, diagnostics and pharma win concessions in EU Digital Omnibus proposal

Commission acknowledges implementation challenges, adjusts high-risk AI requirements for the life sciences sector