Taylor Wessing

Congratulations to Chris Thornham and Munir Suboh who have been recognised in the prestigious IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2025. This recognition is a testament to their extensive expertise and innovative approach to legal challenges in the intellectual property world. Congratulations both! ? You can view the full list of global leaders here: https://lnkd.in/dh49nZsn #IAMStrategy300 #IPLeaders #IP #IntellectualProperty

Update from Berlin ? How is the current government crisis impacting parliamentary work in the Deutscher Bundestag? ? Will pending (draft) bills still be passed the parliament? ? And what implications does this crisis hold for business opportunities in Germany? In our latest update from Berlin, our experts Hans-Joachim Reck and Dr. Martin J?ger address these crucial questions. #Germany #PublicAffairs

?? 3, 2, 1... The Final Countdown to the New General Product Safety Regulation Starting on 13 December 2024, the European General Product Safety Regulation will come into full effect, introducing significant new requirements for the industry. Manufacturers, importers, and distributors face considerable uncertainty, as non-compliance could lead to ?? market bans, product liability risks, and fines. To navigate these changes, join our webinar with experts Benedikt Rohr?en and Dr. Ulrich Spiegel. They will explain the essential new obligations and guide you through the necessary steps to stay compliant. ? Key Takeaways: ? Understand the new obligations under the General Product Safety Regulation. ? Learn practical steps to ensure compliance and avoid penalties. ? Stay informed on how to protect your business and product safety. ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/dy3Q548C

Spanish Supreme Court mandates employee defence rights in disciplinary dismissals: https://bit.ly/4idd0yL In the latest edition of our international Work/Life update, we examine a new system for collecting and processing reports to the French Anti-Corruption agency, Volksbank's plans for a major reorganisation, why recruiters in the UK have seen a surge in job-seekers following large companies issuing return-to-office mandates, and much more. We collaborate with leading Spanish law firm ECIJA as part of a strategic alliance that broadens our insight into employment law matters. Sign up today and stay up to date: https://bit.ly/3xTp2dJ ? #EmploymentLaw #WorkLife

?? As businesses increasingly adopt remote and international work models, ensuring fair and transparent pay practices is paramount.??? Join us next week for an international webinar, where we delve into the evolving landscape of pay transparency and employee remuneration. This webinar will cover essential topics including: ?? Pay Transparency ?? Employee Benefits and Participation Schemes ?? Remuneration and Equity Parts Our experts Nico J?nicke and Roxane Davey together with Regina Caldas (Director of Total Rewards, Remote) will provide valuable insights into creating equitable compensation frameworks that support your business goals and enhance employee satisfaction. ? Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/dKVUnbNt

?? In the latest edition of Play, we look at what an EC Digital Fairness Act would mean for EU games businesses: https://bit.ly/3B3jAHg ? Our international team also analyse other key developments in the video games sector including the Latin American online gambling market's regulatory environment, the French Supreme Courts ruling against exhaustion of rights for digital video games copies and more. ? #Gaming #VideoGames #CloudGaming #GamingLaw #RegulationForInnovation

??Congratulations?to this amazing honour: Dr. Jan Phillip Rektorschek, our partner for #Patents & #IP #Litigation, has been recognised as one of the world's best practice experts in the field of patents in the current IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2025. The highly respected Global Leaders 2025 ranking is published annually and focuses exclusively on the patent market. It enjoys a particularly high reputation in the US market. ? ? About the IAM Global Leaders 2025: To qualify for inclusion in the IAM Global Leaders, individuals must be listed in the Gold ranking of the IAM Patent 1000, the market-leading annual directory that identifies the top law firms and individuals in the world's most important patent jurisdictions. From this esteemed group, we select candidates for the IAM Global Leaders who deserve special attention - not only for their expertise and experience in creating, protecting, managing, prosecuting and enforcing important patent rights, but also for their ability to innovate, inspire and go above and beyond to create value for their clients.

?? We are attending! ?? We are delighted to be attending the #GermanEquityForum2024 – with four experts from our Corporate #CapitalMarkets group on site! From today to 27 November 2024, we will be at the Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt and look forward to inspiring discussions with issuers, investors and financial analysts. The German Equity Forum is Europe's leading capital market conference in the field of corporate financing. Come and meet us! ?? Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/eJKx-8Eb

As world leaders discuss climate issues, encourage collaborative solutions and challenge progress so far, we look at a key aspect of the conference that may not hit the headlines. Throughout COP29 lawyers from across the firm are volunteering their time to support in the Situation Room organised by Legal Response International. We interviewed Maxime Weiss from our Disputes and Investigations team to find out more. #COP29 #Sustainability #ClimateAction #ESG

?? Ever since the entry into force of the EU AI Act, ‘high-risk AI systems’ have been the talk of the town. But when does an AI system become high-risk? How will these tools be regulated in the future? Our IT expert Mareike Christine Gehrmann and our HR expert Dr. Anne F?rster have analysed the AI Act in detail and explain which obligations apply to providers, deployers, importers and distributors and which deadlines and penalties need to be observed. ?? Read now: https://lnkd.in/eTs-eWub #AIAct #AI #HR??