UK among first countries to recognise cryptocurrency as personal property
New law confirms digital assets like crypto tokens can be recognised as personal property Victims of digital theft and fraud gain stronger protections as legislation passes through the final stages of Parliament Part of Government’s Plan for Change for growth to boost the UK’s reputation as a global leader in legal innovation Millions of crypto owners have gained stronger legal protection as the Property (Digital Assets etc) Act received Royal Assent this week, in a boost to the UK legal services industry. England, Wales and […]
Smart Data Challenge Prize selects Moverly’s digital property pack as winner
Tool to make it easier to buy and sell homes named as winner of Smart Data Challenge Prize Moverly awarded £50,000 top prize following eight-month testing period Winning project could reduce average home transaction times from 22 weeks to under 12, saving people thousands of pounds. A Smart Data prototype that generates “Digital Sale Ready […]
What are the changes to agricultural property relief?
Budget 2025 update The government has announced that any unused £1 million allowance for agricultural property relief and business property relief will be transferable between spouses and civil partners, to bring it in line with the treatment of the nil-rate band and residence nil-rate band. This makes the inheritance tax rules for those with agricultural […]
Intellectual Property Office fees to increase from April 2026
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is increasing fees for patents, trade marks and designs from 1 April 2026, subject to parliamentary approval . Source link
New minister appointed with responsibility for intellectual property
The Intellectual Property Office CEO has welcomed the new minister. Source link