Legal Article
10 Nov 2023
Securing the necessary Intellectual Property (IP) protections should be a priority for any business considering exploring international trade - particularly given up to 80% of a company's value lies in its IP. Failing to take the appropriate steps to safeguard a brand's IP can incur…
International
Legal Article
09 Nov 2023
International trade offers significant potential both for businesses and the economy; recent research from Santander suggests UK coffers could benefit to the tune of £93.5bn if SMEs were to realise their global aspirations, while creating an additional 1.9million new jobs. While many…
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Legal Article
07 Nov 2023
International trade offers significant potential both for businesses and the economy; recent research from Santander suggests UK coffers could benefit to the tune of £93.5bn if SMEs were to realise their global aspirations, while creating an additional 1.9million new jobs. While many…
International
Legal Article
04 Nov 2022
The UK is currently facing vast recruitment challenges across all sectors of the economy. In the wake of this, the Global Talent visa aims to attract talented and promising individuals to alleviate some of the recruitment challenges in specific fields of work. The Global Talent visa is open to…
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Legal Article
03 Nov 2022
International businesses who conduct business in the UK should be aware that the UK Conformity Assessment mark (the "UKCA mark") will apply to certain products for sale on the UK market, replacing the existing European conformity mark (the "CE mark") from 31 December 2022. What…
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Legal Article
02 Nov 2022
Following the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December 2020, freedom of movement to the European Union (EU), EU directives and regulations no longer apply to UK citizens and service providers. Many businesses are seeing the impact of these changes in practice and many clients are asking…
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Legal Article
31 Oct 2022
Intellectual property (IP) rights are an important asset for any business. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) defines IP as "creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce". By ensuring that IP…
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Legal Article
31 Oct 2022
This International Trade Week, Forbes Solicitors will be focusing on international trade and some important issues to consider in the course of international trade or dealing with an international company, the first instalment of which involves the IncoTerms®, delivery and risk in international…
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Forbes News
09 Apr 2021
Traffic has finally resumed in Egypt's Suez Canal after a stranded container ship blocking it for nearly a week has finally been freed. A container ship, the Ever Given, passing through the Suez Canal on Tuesday 23rd March, brought a vital sea passageway to a halt, however the Suez Canal is finally…
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Legal Article
10 Feb 2021
National Apprenticeship Week began on 8 February. This year's theme is 'Build The Future.' With 20 years of experience in progressing employees through apprenticeships, Forbes Solicitors has helped build futures and this year has been no different and has been as successful, despite the…
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