Legal Precedents

Training materials on the protection of confidential information These training resources consist of template Power Point slides with accompanying notes, for use by a trainer when explaining the law on protecting confidential information. Topics include: the meaning of confidential information the consequences of breaching confidentiality laws governing confidentiality confidentiality agreements definitions of confidential information authorised recipients purpose and duration of confidential information remedies handling breaches of confidentiality arrangements with subcontractors The training materials are customisable. Use the link below to download the Power Point presentation......

This Agreement is entered into on [ date ]. Parties [ Insert name of party ] [ of [ insert address ] OR a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ] under number [ insert registered number ] with its registered office at ] [ insert address ] (the Recipient); and [ Insert name of party ] [ of [ insert address ] OR a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ] under number [ insert registered number ] with its registered office at ] [ insert address ] (the Discloser). Each of the Recipient and the Discloser is a party, and together they are the parties. Background The Recipient is [ insert details ] and the Discloser is [ insert details ]. The Discloser intends to disclose Confidential Information to the Recipient for the Purpose......

This Agreement is entered into on [ date ]. Parties [ Insert name of party ] [ of [ insert details ] OR a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ] under number [ insert registered number ], whose registered office is at [ insert address ] ] (the Discloser); and [ Insert name of party ] [ of [ insert details ] OR a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ] under number [ insert registered number ], whose registered office is at [ insert address ] ] (the Recipient). Each of the Discloser and the Recipient is a party and, collectively, the Discloser and the Recipient are the parties. Background The Discloser is [ insert details ] and the Recipient is [ insert details ]. The Discloser intends to provide Confidential Information to the Recipient for the Recipient to use solely for the...

[ insert address of sender ] Our reference: [ insert reference ] Your reference: [ insert reference ] [ insert address of discloser ] Date: [ insert date ] Dear [ insert organisation name ], [ insert purpose or project ] (the Purpose ) 1 Reference is made to the Purpose. Under this letter (the Agreement), you will provide us with Confidential Information [ for it to be used for the Purpose ] in line with the provisions it contains......

[ insert address of sender ] Our ref: [ insert reference ] Your ref: [ insert reference ] [ insert address of recipient ] Date: [ insert date ] Dear [ insert organisation name ] Submission to [ insert company name ] Thank you for wishing to send a submission to [ insert company name ]. You will understand that we receive many submissions from a wide range of individuals and organisations. Our company maintains an active research and development function and, at any moment, we are engaged in numerous research and development projects across various fields. On occasion, you may provide an idea or materials relating to work you have created or research you have carried out and, independently, we may have developed or researched something similar, or already hold comparable information. In those circumstances, by agreeing to keep the information within your submission confidential, we would not wish to be...

[ Postal address for internet service provider/host online platform ] [ Date ] Sent via registered post and email: [ email address for internet service provider/host online platform ] Dear [ insert organisation name ] Notice and take-down letter—trade mark infringement on [ website URL ] We act for [ name of client ] of [ client’s address ] (our Client) in connection with the enforcement of intellectual property rights. [ This correspondence relates to the website accessible at [ website URL ] (the Website). OR This correspondence concerns content available on your platform at [ website URL ] (the Website). ] The Website is directed at consumers in the UK......

Precedent trade mark filing sheet This Precedent trade mark filing sheet exists to offer a streamlined way for a business to outline clear directions on the format and extent of any fresh trade mark applications it intends to submit. It captures key particulars of the mark for filing, the goods, relevant classes, proprietor and country, together with any priority claim and any applicable seniorities. The sheet is downloadable, and its second column will automatically expand to accommodate all entries provided. Use it in conjunction with Practice Note: Managing a trade mark portfolio. Mark to file Goods Classes Proprietor Country Priority claim Seniorities ( EUTM) ......

Precedent trade mark search sheet This Precedent trade mark search sheet provides a streamlined way for a business to set out instructions on the scope of clearance searches before unveiling a new or updated brand. It records the precise trade mark to be applied, the goods and/or services it will cover, together with any related goods and/or services. It further notes the proprietor, the intended launch date, and the territories where the trade mark is to be used, and can include any additional useful details to help assess the breadth of the searches required. The sheet is available to download, and the second column will automatically expand to accommodate its contents. It should be used alongside Practice Note: Managing a trade mark portfolio. Exact mark to be used Goods/services Related goods/services Proprietor Launch date Countries and proposed entry dates ...

Case No. [ insert number ] IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS OF ENGLAND & WALES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LIST ( Ch D) [ INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ENTERPRISE COURT ] Between [ insert full name of claimant ] (the Claimant) and [ insert full name of defendant ] (the Defendant) PARTICULARS OF CLAIM The Claimant The Claimant has, at all material times, been and remains [ insert details of claimant ]. The Claimant’s principal business activity is [ insert type of business carried out ]. In particular, the Claimant [ insert brief description of claimant’s business relating to the copyright work or works ]. The Claimant has, throughout all material times, owned and continues to own the copyright in the [ insert details of relevant work ] (the Work). Pursuant to section 1 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, copyright subsists in the Work as a [...

From: [ insert name and address of individual ] To: [ insert name and address of photographer ] Date: [ insert date ] This permission concerns the photos of me captured on [ insert date ] at [ insert location and/or event name ] (‘ Photographs ’)......

[ Postal address for hosting service provider/host online platform ] [ Date ] Sent by registered post and email: [ email address for hosting service provider/host online platform ] Dear [ insert organisation name ] Notice and take down letter—copyright infringement on [ website URL ] We act for [ name of client ] of [ client’s address ] ( our Client ) in connection with intellectual property enforcement matters. This correspondence concerns [ the website available at [ website URL ] ( the Website ) for which we understand you are the hosting service provider OR content available on your platform at [ website URL ] ( the Website ) ] . Accordingly, this letter constitutes a formal letter of claim issued in line with the general Practice Direction for Pre- Action Protocol of the Civil Procedure Rules (the Protocol ). [ A copy of the Protocol is...

These social media training materials comprise template Power Point slides that may act as the foundation for one or more training seminars addressing issues that arise in connection with social media. It is expected that those delivering training will use these slides as a practical starting point for their presentations, and then tailor them as appropriate to reflect their specific circumstances. The training resources are customisable. Click the link below to download the training presentation......

Stop press: The Data ( Use and Access) Act 2025 ( Commencement No 6 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2026, SI 2026/82 commence the outstanding provisions of the Data ( Use and Access) Act 2025 ( DUAA 2025). Measures on subject access requests, legitimate interests, purpose limitation, automated decision-making, international transfers and enforcement apply from 5 February 2026, while the rules on penalty notices and complaints take effect from 19 June 2026. For further details, see Practice Note: Data ( Use and Access) Act 2025—employment implications. This Precedent will be revised shortly to reflect these changes. This Agreement is entered into on [ insert date ] Parties [ Name of Company ], a company incorporated in England with registered number [ insert company number ] whose registered office is at [ address ] (the Company); and [ Name of...

Case No. [ insert number ] IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS OF ENGLAND & WALES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LIST ( Ch D) [ INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ENTERPRISE COURT ( IPEC) ] BETWEEN [ insert full name of claimant ] Claimant and [ insert full name of defendant ] Defendant PARTICULARS OF CLAIM The Claimant The Claimant is, and throughout all material times has been, [ insert details of claimant ]. It [ was incorporated on [ insert date ] and ] conducts activities within the [ insert brief description of claimant’s business ]. From [ insert date ] the Claimant has provided [ a broad range of [ insert description of claimant’s goods ] AND/ OR the following services: [ insert description of claimant’s services ] ]. Since [ insert date ], the Claimant has made available its [ goods AND/ OR services ] via [ insert...

This Agreement is entered into on [ insert date ] Parties [ insert licensor name ], a company registered in [ England and Wales ] with company number [ insert company number ] and registered office at [ insert registered office ] ( Licensor ); and [ insert licensee name ], a company registered in [ England and Wales ] with company number [ insert company number ] and registered office at [ insert registered office ] ( Licensee ). Each of the Licensor and the Licensee is a party and, together, they are the parties. Background The Licensor is the [ author and ] [ exclusive ] owner of certain rights in works protected by copyright. The Licensee is [ insert description of Licensee’s background/the background to the licence or relevant transaction ]. The Licensor has agreed to grant the...

This Agreement is made on [ insert date ] Parties [ insert licensor name ], a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ], whose registered number is [ insert company number ] and whose registered office is at [ insert registered office ] ( Licensor); and [ insert licensee name ], a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ], whose registered number is [ insert company number ] and whose registered office is at [ insert registered office ] ( Licensee). Each of the Licensor and the Licensee is a party, and together the Licensor and the Licensee are the parties. Background The Licensor is the [ author and ] [ exclusive ] proprietor of certain rights in works protected by copyright. The Licensee is [ insert description of Licensee’s...

[ insert address of sender ] Our ref: [ insert reference ] Your ref: [ insert reference ] [ insert address of recipient ] Date: [ insert date ] Dear [ insert organisation name ], In return for the payment of £[ insert amount ] by [ insert name of assignee ] ( us or our ) to [ insert name of assignor ] ( you or your ), and with you acknowledging receipt and adequacy of that sum, you hereby: acknowledge and confirm that, by virtue of [ insert details here of the agreement, legislative provision, instrument or circumstances according to which the assignment of the intellectual property rights has been effected ], all right, title, and interest in the intellectual property rights described in the Schedule to this letter (the Rights) have been assigned to us with ......

[ insert address of trade mark proprietor ] Our ref: [ insert reference ] Your ref: [ insert reference ] [ insert address of recipient ][ insert date ] Dear [ insert name of recipient ] Authorisation to use registered trade marks: [ insert details of trade marks at issue ] We are the owner of the registered trade marks listed in Schedule 1 to this letter (the Trade Marks). For clarity, in this letter agreement (the Agreement) we refer to ourselves as we. Further to your request dated [ insert date ] to use the Trade Marks in [ insert territory ] (the Territory), we confirm our permission for such use by [ insert name of requesting party ] (you), on the basis set out in this Agreement as follows: 1 Authorisation to use [ From the date of this letter OR From [ insert effective date ] ] we grant you a...

Stop press: The Data ( Use and Access) Act 2025 ( Commencement No 6 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2026, SI 2026/82, activate the outstanding parts of the Data ( Use and Access) Act 2025 ( DUAA 2025). Measures on subject access requests, legitimate interests, purpose limitation, automated decision-making, international transfers and enforcement apply from 5 February 2026, while those on penalty notices and complaints take effect from 19 June 2026. For further detail, see Practice Note: Data ( Use and Access) Act 2025—employment implications. This Precedent will be updated shortly to reflect these developments. This Agreement is made on [ insert date ] Parties [ Name of Company ], a company incorporated in England and Wales, registered number [ insert company number ], with its registered office at [ insert address ] (the Company); and [ Name of consultant ], of [ insert address ] (‘...

This Agreement is made on [ insert date ] Parties [ insert name ], a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ] with number [ insert company number ], whose registered office is at [ insert address ] ( Licensor ); [ insert name ], a company incorporated in [ England and Wales ] with number [ insert company number ], whose registered office is at [ insert address ] ( Licensee ). Each of the Licensor and the Licensee is a party, and together the Licensor and the Licensee are the parties. Background The Licensor [ is the [ registered ] proprietor of OR is the applicant to register OR has the right to licence and/or sub-licence ] certain trade marks. The Licensee is [ insert background to licence/relevant transaction ]. The Licensor has agreed to grant the...