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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

European Union Lobbying Post-Lisbon: An Economic Analysis

Perkins Coie on 1/26/2022

Over the last decade, academics, politicians, civil servants, business elites, and the European public have become concerned that lobbying in the European Union (EU) exacerbates issues of unequal access to political...more

EU and Germany Move to Further Tighten FDI Screening Process

WilmerHale on 12/21/2018

The past two weeks have seen two major developments in relation to the screening of foreign direct investment in the European Union (“EU”) for national security or public order reasons. First, on December 10, 2018, the EU...more

Towards a UK Investment Act?

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 11/9/2016

Against the background of UK policy moving towards a more nationally-led trade and investment policy following this summer’s referendum, the new UK government is still in the process of establishing its policies regarding...more

Brexit’s Impact on the Insurance Industry

Carlton Fields on 10/26/2016

Following the UK’s historic advisory vote to leave the EU, key questions must be answered before any real change occurs. These include: Must the government implement the advisory vote, and if so, how? Will the UK...more

Potential Legal Implications Arising from "Brexit"

Foley Hoag LLP on 7/29/2016

On June 23, 2016, the United Kingdom (UK) voted by way of an advisory referendum to leave the European Union. While the result will not take immediate legal effect, incoming Prime Minister Theresa May has indicated that...more

"Brexit: Implications for UK Capital Markets"

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 7/21/2016

On 23 June 2016, a majority of the UK electorate voted to leave the European Union (EU). This decision, referred to as “Brexit”, has already caused significant domestic political upheaval, but the ultimate legal implications...more

Is Brexit an IP Exit?

Knobbe Martens on 7/15/2016

Voters in the U.K. recently passed a referendum paving the way for the U.K. to leave the European Union (EU). In response, British Prime Minister David Cameron resigned on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, with Theresa May as his...more

A Brexit Primer for Trademark Owners

Foley Hoag LLP - Making Your Mark on 6/28/2016

On June 23, the citizens of the UK voted Yes to the question “Should the UK leave the European Union?” Here are some answers to questions that we are hearing from trademark owners....more

"Insights: Brexit"

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 6/28/2016

On June 23, the UK electorate took the historic decision to leave the European Union, a process that has never been undertaken by any member state. While the vote itself does not trigger the process of exit from a legal...more

Brexit: Stay Calm, but Be Prepared for Changes

BCLP on 6/28/2016

We all woke up on June 24th to the surprising news that the UK voted to leave the European Union following a contentious referendum. The vote was very close, with 52% voting to leave and 48% voting to remain. Markets are...more

The UK Has Spoken “Brexit” - But What Does This Mean for the IP Community?

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. on 6/28/2016

The immediate reaction to Great Britain’s June 23, 2016 vote to leave the European Union (“EU”) (commonly referred to as “Brexit”) has been nothing short of hysterical. This paper focuses on what Brexit means for the...more

Brexit - Business as usual? What you need to know

BCLP on 6/27/2016

Despite the UK’s vote to leave the European Union, companies doing business in the UK can still continue to trade with the European Union in exactly the same way as they have done in the past. The UK is still a member of...more

What Brexit Means for EU Trade Marks

Dorsey & Whitney LLP on 6/27/2016

On 23 June 2016 the United Kingdom electorate took the historic decision in a national referendum that the country should leave the European Union. How will that impact EU trade marks (known until recently as Community trade...more

Brexit Impact on European Patents and Trademarks

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP on 6/27/2016

On June 23, in the popularly-termed “Brexit” referendum, the United Kingdom voted to exit the European Union, a decision which will have wide-ranging effects, including potential effects on intellectual property rights in the...more

Impact of Brexit on Existing US Trade Relationships May Be Limited (IRB No. 556)

BCLP on 6/27/2016

It appears that the United Kingdom will exit the European Union as a result of the vote taken in the so-called Brexit referendum. Although the full impact of Brexit is hard to predict, it appears that its effects on United...more

Brexit: What does it mean for asset managers?

Dechert LLP on 3/24/2016

The European Union (EU) is made up of 28 member states committed, through a series of treaties, to ever closer economic and political union. As such it exercises considerable power, both internally and internationally. It is...more

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