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Anupreet’s Summer of IP Insight Day Experience

September 30, 2024

Name and level of study Hello. My name is Anupreet. I have just started my first year at university studying Law. Why did you apply to take part in Burley Law’s Summer of IP event? I applied to Burley Law’s Summer of IP event to learn more about intellectual property. I was introduced to intellectual […]

September 27, 2024

The Rules of the Game: The Supreme Court’s Decision on Football Referee’s Employment Status

By Reccy Midigo, Paralegal (SQE Trainee) at Burley Law.A person’s employment status should be one of the most important factors to consider before engaging someone to work for your business. This i…

September 23, 2024

Refits and Trade Marks: Striking the Balance Between Innovation and Infringement

There is a thriving industry in refits of well-known products. This runs from clever retrofitting of everyday vans to turn them into upscale campers – fitouts of containers for re-use for inhabitat…

September 16, 2024

Navigating Post-Summer HR Challenges: Key Focus Areas for the Autumn Transition

As the summer sun sets and the holiday tan lines start to fade, September can bring seasonal HR challenges for businesses dealing with people returning from their annual break. Whether it’s patchin…

September 5, 2024

The Importance of Regularly Reviewing Employment Contracts

Employment contracts are the backbone of employer-employee relationships, as they set out the rights and obligations of each party. Regularly reviewing these contracts is crucial for a variety of r…

September 4, 2024

The Importance of Nutrition in the Workplace: A UK Perspective

In today’s fast-paced work environment, nutrition is often overlooked. Yet, as organic beings, it is a cornerstone of employee well-being and productivity. The UK faces a significant challenge due …

September 3, 2024

Menstrual Policies in the Workplace

The start of 2023 began with an interesting development, when Spain introduced new legislation which allowed people with periods to take paid ‘menstrual leave’ from work. Amidst the change, there h…

September 2, 2024

3 Most Common HR Issues During Business Change

Navigating business change is complex and is often fraught with HR challenges. Whether it involves responding to a seismic event like a global pandemic, changing business location, or dealing with …

Sick note culture

United Kingdom’s Sick Note Culture

An analysis of Rishi Sunak’s plan to tackle the misuse of sick notes and address the underlying labour shortage concerns

February 14, 2024

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

IntroductionAlthough 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 relations…

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…

M&S legal issue Percy pig ice cream

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. Unl…

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…

Burley-Law-Four-Day-working-week

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 …

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