Features
Engine of Europe
Jo Tura uncovers Germany’s rich history of innovation, and explains how this has continued into the present day and helped Germany dominate the European market in patents and IP litigation....  »
Is the UK poised to opt out of global competitiveness?
Government proposals to introduce an opt-out system for class-action lawsuits in competition law have polarised stakeholders, writes Jermaine Haughton...  »
Time for a UK redesign of key IP laws?
Professionals in the British design industry have had their say on the legal system that is meant to protect their output – and have found it wanting. Matt Packer investigates the problems, and une....  »
IP becomes master of disguise on Halloween night
Outfits for attending the planet’s annual dressing-up party do more than conceal people’s identities. They also harbour their own unique set of copyright, trademark and image-rights issues, wri....  »
Has Eolas web patents case delivered systems crash to NPEs?
A lawsuit with sweeping implications for ownership of online technology has mined the culture clash between non-practising entities and corporations, writes Matt Packer...  »
How safe are ebooks from illegal copying?
Publishing has enjoyed a far smoother journey into the electronic age than the music business. But that doesn’t mean it can be complacent about piracy, writes Matt Packer...  »
The Patents Bill finally gets a makeover in New Zealand
A reworking of the country’s patent laws promises tougher examination, a focus on cultural awareness and new exclusion requirements, writes Matt Adams of AJ Park...  »
Painted into a corner? Brand value of artists’ estates under threat from legal action
Fears over lawsuits and legal costs are forcing art experts to wind up their authentication work. Matt Packer explains how the trend could seriously damage the art market’s IP credentials...  »
EU swings and roundabouts hinder single patent’s approval
Matt Packer outlines the latest political manoeuvres that have left Europe’s unitary patent in limbo once again...  »
Grand visions for grander innovations
Large-scale, state-managed projects make impressive showcases for the inventive spirit – but only in rare cases are they impervious to external factors, writes Matt Packer...  »