We’re starting the year with a ‘what to expect’ preview. In the current climate, trying to predict what lies ahead seems even harder than usual but on the legal side of the technology and communications sector, there are a few issues which are fairly certain to be significant in 2012.
In brief
In December 2011, the Government published a consultation on its draft Finance Bill 2012 which contains a number of measures aimed at stimulating economic growth and helping SMEs. For more information about some of the key measures, see our e-alerts:
The application period for ‘dot brand’ top level domain names opened on 12 January 2012. Applications may be filed until 12 April 2012. See the ICANN website for more information.
Take a look at some of the more interesting contract law cases of 2011 in our Contract Law Review 2011
Cookies again The Information Commissioner has updated (and improved) his guidance on cookies. With five months to go before enforcement of the new rules begins, it seems most organisations still have a lot to do.
Government progresses changes to the copyright regime The Intellectual Property Office has published a Government consultation on proposed changes to the UK’s copyright regime which could potentially have far reaching implications.
Our GIPI microsite hosts the rankings, analysis and commentary that make up the third GIPI report.
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