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The case of Dame Vivienne Westwood v Anthony Knight [2011] EWPCC 008 witnessed the first trial heard by HHJ Birss QC under the new Patents County Court (PCC) procedural rules.
Issues of trade mark infringement, copyright infringement, and passing off aside, the judgment has attracted interest because of Judge Birss’ flexible and streamlined approach to trial management.
In particular, the solicitors for the claimant complimented the new regime stating that it provided a “faster, cheaper way of getting expert justice in IP cases”. As an example, the Court ordered a telephone hearing a few days before trial in order to address issues which would have otherwise taken up valuable time at trial.
The case highlights Judge Birss’ hands-on approach to case management and makes the PCC look very attractive as a faster and cheaper alternative to the High Court, particularly for claimants who feel confident that they can fund their case within the £50,000 costs cap.
The new regime introduced by the Act will take shape over the next 18 months, but those who design, build or manage high rise buildings are being urged to get ready for the changes to be introduced through the act.
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On 14 February 2022, Secretary of State of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, announced proposals designed to pressure building developers and materials manufacturers to fund the remediation of unsafe properties.
The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 was finally passed yesterday (24 March) and comes into force immediately.
The Government has this week published the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill as part of its measures to crack down on foreign criminals using property in this country to launder money. The Bill proposes the establishment of a Register of Overseas Entities to be maintained by Companies House.
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