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Patents
Astron Clinica Ltd and others v Comptroller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks [2008] EWHC 85 (Pat), [2008] All ER (D) 190 (Jan)
Data Protection
Freedom of Information
Timothy Pitt-Payne considers the legal implications of the HMRC data disaster
Helen Hart examines the latest attempts to clarify the law on sharing personal data
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Serious injury teambolstered by high-profile partner hire
Firm strengthens employment team with partner hire
Lawyers’ liability practice strengthened with partner appointment in London