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17 April 2009
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Legislation round-up

Legislation news update

In force
1 Oct 2008

Legislation
Trade Marks (International Registration) Order 2008 (SI 2008/2206)

Summary
Replaces the Trade Marks (International Registration) Order 1996 (SI 1996/714). The order is made under powers conferred by the Trade Mark Act 1994, s 54 and gives effect in the UK to the provisions of the Madrid Protocol, which is the system by which trade marks can be registered internationally and subsequently protected in the holder’s choice of designated states or territories.

In force
1 Oct 2008

Legislation
Trade Marks (Fees) Revocation Rules 2008 (SI 2008/2207)

Summary
Revoke the Trade Marks (Fees) Rules 2000 (SI 2000/137) as they relate to fees payable in respect of matters arising under the Trade Marks (International Registration) Order 1996 (SI 1996/714). Fees for international registrations are now dealt with in the Trademarks (International Registration) Order 2008 (SI 2008/2206).

In force
1 Oct 2008

Legislation
Town and Country Planning (Trees) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/2260)

Summary
Make amendments to the Town and Country Planning (Trees) Regulations 1999 (SI 1999/1892). Provide for use of a standard application

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors announces four promotions

NEWS
The Attorney General, Ellie Reeves KC MP, and Solicitor General, Andy Slaughter KC MP, marked the 25th anniversary of Pro Bono Week by joining lawyers, charities, students and parliamentarians at events celebrating voluntary legal work
Witness evidence can be compromised by AI before a solicitor sees the draft, leaving safeguards focused on authorship incomplete
Possession claims are entering a new digital era, with procedural traps awaiting practitioners who assume familiar rules still govern every step
The Environment Agency can prosecute offences beyond environmental legislation where proceedings support its statutory functions, the Divisional Court has confirmed
A polished legal defence may owe more to artificial intelligence than legal merit—and creditors risk paying the price in delay and expense
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