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Alloys of Affection: Crafting a Caring Workplace in the Metals Industry

February 14, 2024

Introduction Although Valentine’s Day is traditionally portrayed as a day for romantic love, it can also be a reminder to show your appreciation and love for your employees. After all, the relationship between an employer and employee is one of the oldest kinds! On average people spend a third of their life at work, so […]

November 22, 2023

Why Trademark Search in the UK is Crucial for Businesses

In today’s fiercely competitive business landscape, staying ahead of the competition is crucial. One powerful way to do this is by conducting a trademark search in the UK. This allows businesses to…

Birmingham IP Law Firm Burley Law Internship Chronicle with Des and the intern

October 19, 2023

September Chronicles: My Internship with IP Law Firm Burley Law

After a 4-week whirlwind at Burley Law, a law firm in Birmingham specialising in commercial, IP law, and employment law, I have completed my internship. However, rather than an ending, I came out w…

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M&S’s Sweet Request

Fabio Vincenti, owner of Fabio’s Gelato, an independent ice cream parlour based in Hertfordshire has been catapulted into the headlines after recently adding a new flavour to their offering: Percy …

2022 blog post on Christmas trade mark law

December 21, 2022

You can’t be the Queen of Christmas: an unlikely lesson on the important rules of trade marks.

It’s the holidays which means Maria Carey’s ‘All I want for Christmas’ has become a staple on people’s Christmas playlists. However, last month, the notable Christmas singer found herself on the l…

What's it really like working at Burley Law

November 17, 2022

Starting my legal career: Reflecting on 1 Year at Burley Law

The 15th of November marks 1 year since Reccy started at Burley Law. In this blog she details how she came to work as a Paralegal (SQE Trainee) in an IP, Tech, HR & Employment law firm, how the rol…

Trademark Blog

October 21, 2022

TRADEMARKS: IS YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER?

Businesses looking to launch a new brand focus, rightly, on potential perception, recognition and impact in the market. Some apply for registered trade mark protection without any prior searches.

Burley Law round table discussion

October 12, 2022

University Round Table

On Wednesday 5 October 2022, Burley law hosted its quarterly University Round Table. This event’s focus was around IP.

Burley Law September recap

September 29, 2022

September Takeaway

September was a great and busy month here at Burley Law. We all returned from our summer holidays and it was lovely having everyone back together in the office.

Gender critical beliefs

September 20, 2022

Transgenderism: lack of belief protectable but Doctor loses case

We recently reported on the landmark case of Forstater which decided that gender-critical beliefs are protectable under discrimination law. You can read more about the Forstater case in our blog:&n…

Blog post on on demand printing

August 31, 2022

To Print or Not to Print: The World of Print on Demand and Intellectual Property

Have you ever thought about printing a custom design onto your clothes? By doing so, you may be at risk of infringing copyright as the image could be treated as an artistic work.

New blog post Isma story

August 26, 2022

My First Months at Burley Law

In June, I started my placement at Burley Law. It is now almost three months into my role, and I am currently reflecting on what I have learnt. This blog will reflect on my experience and why I bel…

Employment law for holiday pay calculation

Supreme Court Ruling on Part-Year Employment: Employees are not Subject to Pro Rata Reduction

The calculation of holiday entitlement and holiday pay for casual workers has become complex.

Burley Law Tech Wednesday 18th May 2022

Tech Wednesday Summary

Our May Tech Wednesday for the entrepreneurial and technology sector with Bruntwood was a great success.

2022 LGBTQ+ Case Employment Law

Maya Forstater wins tribunal claim for discrimination due to her gender critical beliefs

The Equality Act provides that it is unlawful to discriminate against someone because of a protected characteristic. “Religion or belief” is one of the nine specified protected characteristics. “Ge…

Heat wave in the work place

Can’t stand the heat? You’re not alone!

Weather conditions are set to change this week, with the Met Office forecasting heatwaves throughout and temperatures looking to soar to 37 degrees in some parts of the UK early next week. …

Liz and Lisa Snowdon from ITV This Morning

When Liz met Lisa. Burley Law talks Menopause with ITV’s This Morning.

When the ITV This Morning menopause bus started its tour, the first stop was Birmingham, where Lisa Snowdon was at the Bullring shopping centre speaking to families affected by the menopause as wel…

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The 4-Day Working Week

The 4-day working week. To employees this sounds like a dream, but to employers it can come with its fair share of complexities. Launched at the start of June, some UK companies will be trialing a …

Mental health in the workplace

Mental Health & the Workplace: Legal considerations for employers & employees

During Mental Health Awareness month, many employees posted on LinkedIn about struggling with their mental health. While everyone’s experience is different, a common theme in these LinkedIn posts …

Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental health awareness week

This week marks Mental Health Awareness week. With an awareness of mental health rapidly increasing in the workplace, it is important for employers to understand their legal duties in relation to t…

My experience at Burley Law

My experience at Burley Law

In March I reached the six months mark here at Burley Law and this blog will reflect on my experience working as a paralegal, with no prior legal work experience and straight out of university.&nbs…

Intern v intellectual property – who owns what?

Let’s set the scene. Your business is your baby – you’ve helped it grow through the early stages; watched it mature as the years go on; and finally, you’re letting it go off to venture out on its …

IP law for business

IP & SMEs: The importance of protecting your business intellectual property

Intellectual Property (IP) is one of the most valuable assets of a business, yet most SMEs do not invest time and money into making sure that these valuable assets are protected from a legal standp…

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Why does the tax year start on 6th April 2022?

Have you ever wondered why the tax year runs from 6th April to 5th April? It is odd that it doesn’t follow the regular calendar year (starting on 1st Jan) like most other things. But why is this? …

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To work or not work from home? Q&A with an employment lawyer.

As we move into the third year of the Coronavirus pandemic, many businesses have shifted from full time office work to hybrid or fully remote work. Since the lifting of government restriction…

Virtual Round Table – Material Transfer Agreements and more…

On Wednesday 16 March 2022, Burley Law hosted a virtual University Round Table focussing on Material Transfer Agreements and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships.

December 16, 2021

Tis the Season – 3 Christmas inventions that have shaped Christmas traditions

With the holidays approaching, people have started flocking to shops to purchase presents, Christmas lights, tinsel, crackers, and candy canes. While intellectual property isn’t the first thi…

Non-fungible Tokens

November 30, 2021

Side Eye Chloe

If you keep up with the news or just like to know what is current in the crypto-based world, you will have heard about the new craze that is non-fungible tokens (nfts for short). These are unique d…

Virtual round table

November 24, 2021

Virtual Round Table

We recently hosted a University IP Commercialisation virtual round table with a particular focus on university spin-out companies. Topics discussed included: Strategies for incentivising t…

Recruitment algorithms

September 23, 2021

Recruitment algorithms – à la mode or out of step?

A recently published report found that outdated recruitment practices are alive and well in 2021 and are being allowed and even encouraged by Facebook’s algorithms and in its own workplace. …

Diversity in IP Law Profession

September 9, 2021

Diversity in the Legal Profession

Diversity in the legal profession is, understandably, under the spotlight like never before and we are proud to be an inclusive law firm, offering opportunities based purely on ability and potentia…

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