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15 September 2017
Issue: 7761 / Categories: Legal News , Intellectual property
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Tackling unjustified threats

The Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017 comes into force On 1 October 2017, giving individuals and businesses greater protection against groundless threats to bring legal action for infringement of trade marks, patents or other intellectual property rights. It will make it easier for parties to communicate about the dispute, without triggering an additional claim of implied threat.

For more information, see this week's Civil way update.

Issue: 7761 / Categories: Legal News , Intellectual property
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Clarke Willmott—Matthew Roach

Clarke Willmott—Matthew Roach

Partner joins commercial property team in Taunton office

Farrer & Co—Richard Lane

Farrer & Co—Richard Lane

Londstanding London firm appoints new senior partner

Bird & Bird—Sue McLean

Bird & Bird—Sue McLean

Commercial team in London welcomes technology specialist as partner

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