Trade Marks in Ireland
1 January, 2017Benefit of Trade Mark Registration The owner of a registered trade mark enjoys the exclusive right, for so long as the trade mark is registered, to use that trade mark in connection with the goods or services covered by the registration in the country or countries of registration. In the event a competitor subsequently seeks […]
Read moreUpdated European Law on Electronic Signatures
19 December, 2016The Digital Single Market strategy of the European Union has taken another step forward in recent months with Regulation 910/2014 (the “eIDAS Regulation”) coming into effect on the 1st July 2016. The eIDAS Regulation seeks to update the current EU law in the area, repealing the eSignatures Directive, dating back to 1999. Download Full Article
Read moreThe Beneficial Ownership Register
8 December, 2016The European Union (Anti-Money Laundering: Beneficial Ownership of Corporate Entities) Regulations, 2016 (S. I. No. 560 of 2016) (the “Regulations”) transpose Article 30(1) of the European Union’s Fourth Money Laundering Directive (the “Directive”) into Irish law. Download Full Article
Read moreEnforcing Standard Essential Patents under European Competition Law
3 August, 2016In many technology markets, industry standards have become essential to ensuring interoperability and widespread adoption of a new technology. Download Full Article
Read moreCredit Management and Debt Recovery
19 July, 2016Cash flow management has become a grave concern in recent times with credit and debit control a critical part of business. Download Full Article
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