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...
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...
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 28, 20212 minJoint authorship dispute resolved after retrialThe long-lasting litigation over the authorship of the screenplay for the 2016 film “Florence Foster Jenkins” has resulted in the court...
Jan 5, 20192 minSmells like IP infringement?The fashion industry is no stranger to IP disputes. In the last year, The IPKat has written about disputes involving Zara, Nike and Nike...
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. ...