Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for third parties to try and trick others into paying a large sum for specific services, even in the IP field. If an IP owner receives a letter or invoice from an unknown party, it should check what is being offered and whether the source is trustworthy.
A recent Supreme Court decision regarding compulsory vaccination has sparked debate about employers' rights to request that their employees be vaccinated. The Supreme Court declared that COVID-19 vaccination in Brazil is mandatory. However, the authorities cannot directly force adults to be vaccinated against their will. It is likely that the majority of Brazilians will be vaccinated by the end of 2021, so employers should consider implementing internal vaccination policies as soon as possible.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, which was enacted on 27 December 2020, requires drug manufacturers and licence holders to market biologic drugs and disclose all patents that cover their products to the Food and Drug Administration. By increasing transparency, the act aims to force manufacturers to conform to rules which have proven successful in promoting the development and use of small-molecule generic drugs.
The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress recently adopted the third amendment to the Copyright Law, which is the result of decade-long legislative efforts of the Legislation Office of the State Council and the National Copyright Administration. The amendment will enter into force on 1 June 2021. This article provides an overview of the key highlights of the new law.
Introduction
On 6 January 2021 the Financial Services (Disclosure and Provision of Information) (Jersey) Law 2020 (the DPI Law) came into effect, together with the Financial Services (Disclosure and Provision of Information) (Jersey) Order (the DPI Order) and the Financial Services (Disclosure and Provision of Information) (Jersey) Regulations (the DPI Regulations).
The DPI Law affects Jersey companies, foundations, incorporated limited partnerships, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships and separate limited partnerships (both existing and new). The DPI Law introduces a revised statutory framework for reporting information on beneficial owners and controllers to the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC). The most important change is the introduction of the concept of significant persons for these entities, with certain reportable information being made publicly available for the first time.