Jan 122 minWhat's a website blocking order and why is it useful?Nintendo was granted an early Christmas present by the Honourable Mrs Justice Joanna Smith DBE - a website blocking order (Nintendo Co...
Oct 4, 20212 minA rotten judgment for John LydonWho has the power to control the use of the Sex Pistols IP rights? That was essentially the question decided by Sir Anthony Mann in Jones...
Oct 4, 20212 minMoral rights claim bound to failMoral rights disputes don’t come to court very often, so Mrs Justice O’Farrell’s judgment in The Front Door (UK) Lt (t/a Richard Reid...
May 8, 20212 minAssessing damages is never easyA recent judgment from the IPEC provides a warning for anyone pursuing damages claims in IP cases. The process is time consuming, complex...
May 1, 20212 minDatabase extraction was authorisedThis was a complex dispute concerning a claims management database. It involved alleged infringement of a database right, misuse of...
May 1, 20213 minWhich IP rights subsist in an XML Schema?Disputes relating to software are often complex, with multiple parties and issues involved. However, they can also illuminate important...
Mar 9, 20212 minWho owns copyright works that an employee creates at home? One of the highlights of the pandemic has been the opportunity to catch up on a lifetime's worth of TV. Fortunately, there are some truly...
Feb 22, 20212 minWhy contracts are in writing: lessons from an oral trade mark co-existence agreementA recent decision by the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court reveals the problems that can arise when businesses that once shared name...
Feb 2, 20212 minThe benefits of IP InsuranceWith IP worth 75% of a business’ value why do less than 13% of businesses have IP insurance? It’s fascinating to read the insurance...
Jan 6, 20212 minEuropean Commission takes fight to online counterfeiters Is help coming to tackle the scourge of counterfeits sold on online marketplaces? Counterfeit goods affect all businesses as they grow...
Sep 29, 20202 minTrade marks in China There has long been a recognition that Chinese trade mark law has been moving toward a more reliable and consistent process. This is...
Sep 8, 20203 minCan the Internet save Luxury?The Luxury Law Summit took time to consider the big picture commercial and business model questions which will affect legal decision...
Sep 6, 20202 minThe human cost of exclusionThe Luxury Law Summit looked at many business and legal issues but one of the great themes across the day was collaboration. Many...
Sep 5, 20203 minProtecting your brand Apple styleScott Gilen (Director of IP Enforcement Global at Apple) spoke at the Luxury Law Summit about how his team stops Apple fakes (both...
Nov 25, 20186 minCopyright, fashion and the USAStar Athletica v Varsity Brands sent shockwaves through the fashion and copyright worlds but is it the game changing decision some have...
Nov 25, 20183 minHow much is a photograph worth? Photography cases have occupied a lot of the early years of the revamped IP Enterprise Court (or IPEC) more than any other type of case. ...
Nov 25, 20187 minHow can you protect data?Data was described by The Economist as as the new oil. Every valuable asset tends to be protected by IP in some shape or form and data is...
Nov 25, 20182 minUsing blockchain technology to manage IP rightsThis article was first published on Lexis®PSL Intellectual Property on 25 September 2018. Click for a free trial of Lexis®PSL. What is...