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CMA Consumer Protection Enforcement In 2026: The CMA Flexes Its New Powers
The Competition and Markets Authority's new enforcement powers under the Digital Markets, Competition and Markets Act 2024 are enabling swift action against consumer protection violations. From drip pricing to fake reviews, the CMA is imposing substantial fines and ordering direct refunds to consumers, with early settlement offering significant penalty reductions for businesses that acknowledge fault and cooperate from the outset.
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Winston Taylor
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The Patent You Can Never Publish: How The Government's Secret Powers Can Trap Your Invention.
The U.K. government possesses extraordinary powers to impose secrecy orders on privately developed defense technology through patent applications, restricting publication, commercialization, and even foreign filings. With over 1,150 active secrecy directions currently in force and declassification rates collapsing since 2016, defense technology companies face growing risks when seeking patent protection for innovations they have independently funded and developed.
United Kingdom IP
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Winston Taylor
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