by stefanie | Nov 6, 2018 | Around the Industry
As Planet Ark reveals, the European Parliament has unequivocally passed a ban on single-use plastics, in a bid to drastically reduce marine and terrestrial pollution. The legislation was passed with an overwhelming majority of 571 votes to 53. As a result, by 2021,...
by stefanie | Jun 7, 2018 | Around the Industry
The European Parliament has revealed that new EU legislation regarding non-personal data could save European businesses significant amounts each year. A draft proposal currently being considered by Parliament “aims to remove geographical restrictions on the storage...
by stefanie | Apr 24, 2018 | Around the Industry
The European Parliament recently announced ambitious new legislation to drive up recycling rates across the continent. Peter Clayson, General Manager for Business Development and External Affairs at DS Smith Recycling, has issued a lengthy response to these measures....
by Owen Collins | Mar 27, 2018 | Around the Industry
British and international IP holders who wish to apply for UK-registered designs will benefit from increased flexibility from the 13th of June, after the United Kingdom ratified the 1999 Hague Agreement Act. The nation has been in discussion about acceding to the...
by stefanie | Feb 28, 2018 | Around the Industry
In our ever more technological society, which sees the production of new devices seemingly on a weekly basis, legislation surrounding consumers’ right to repair has important implications for both companies and consumers. As Steven Jackson of timesunion writes,...
