The High Pay Centre has produced a briefing, which is being heavily reported in the press, drawing attention to the median pay of FTSE 100 CEOs (£3.5m) and the number of FTSE 100 firms which have cut executive pay, or reduced bonus payments (less than half). In this context we are already beginning to see […]
The life sciences industry has, understandably, been at the forefront of discussions regarding the global COVID-19 pandemic, with evolving pressures and challenges on governments, the healthcare system and drug developers. Due to the scale and nature of the crisis, governmental, regulatory and corporate pragmatism is proving fundamental to overcome the challenges of undertaking research and […]
The Russian Patent and Trademark Office (Rospatent) announced on its official site the extension of deadlines for filing documents and payment of official fees. The Rospatent considered that the COVID-19 pandemic and specific restrictions imposed in Russia and other affected countries can prevent both Russian and foreign applicants from filing documents as well as effecting […]
Comments on the Institutional Working Paper of INDECOPI N° 001-2020: INDECOPI’s proposals to strengthen the enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights. The Presidency of the Directing Council has issued the Institutional Working Paper “INDECOPI Proposals for the strengthening the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights”. This document has interesting proposals that involves granting rewards for piracy and […]
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This article provides an overview of the system and main restrictions and requirements for gambling businesses in Russia. READ MORE HERE
COVID-19 has forced the complete or partial shutdown of an unimaginable number of business around the world. Governments are looking for a means to mitigate the impact these closures are having on the businesses and workers affected, driven by the prospect of much larger socioeconomic issues they fear will otherwise result from sudden mass unemployment […]
Europol and the EUIPO have issued a report on how counterfeiters are trying to profit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst unsurprising given that counterfeit pharmaceuticals are already a significant problem in the industry (the OECD and EUIPO’s recent report confirms that the international trade in counterfeit pharmaceuticals is over $4 billion), it is nevertheless a concerning development and one […]
Peruvian Researchers fighting Covid-19 In the midst of the current situation and world crisis due to the Covid-19, the Peruvian government intends to promote innovation through competitions among national inventors, whether independent, research centers, universities, or public institutions and even international or foreign centers domiciled in Peru, may participate and obtain financing and technical assistance. […]
With the publication in the Italian Official Gazette of the so called “Liquidity Decree” approved by the Council of Ministers, the measures to support companies, artisans, self-employed and professionals and to encourage the restart of the Italian production system are now operational. The Decree addresses issues such as urgent measures concerning access to credit and […]
Currently, events are evolving very quickly. On Sunday, the German Chancellor called on the population to make personal sacrifices in the fight against the spread of the coronavirus and announced a comprehensive ban on physical contact. Will we have to give up ever more rights in data protection as well? The State Commissioner for Data […]
General measures Period of social isolation Peru is in a state of emergency and compulsory social isolation from March 16 to April 26, 2020[1]. Bonds issued by the Peruvian government Due to this exceptional situation, the government has granted a bonus of S/ 380 to 3 million vulnerable households due to poverty or extreme poverty […]