Consumer Goods
Going walkabout with Paul Hogan’s reputation
Paul Hogan is suing Australia’s tax authorities for loss of earnings and defamation of character after a failed five-year probe into tax evasion. But, whatever the outcome in Hogan’s case, it’s ....  »
Time for worldwide HR laws?
In his latest blog, Matt Packer asks what new research by the International Bar Association could mean for corporate hiring strategies and legal business...  »
Restriction lifted on Playstation3 – but patent suit still rumbles on
EU-wide ban on the gaming console is overturned in a pre-judgement ruling. But full infringement proceedings between LG and Sony are waiting in the wings...  »
Keeping IP data dirt free
In his new guest blog, Donal O'Connell looks at the problem of dirty data in IP records, and offers some advice on how to keep a clean system...  »
Laws lost in transit? Assessing the EU’s stance on counterfeit goods
A number of recent rulings by the European Court of Justice appear to suggest that the court has decided to turn a blind eye to counterfeit goods in transit, says The Novagraaf Group’s Susan Wall...  »
Multiple-patent shoot-‘em-up triggers Playstation ban
LG Electronics suit against Sony over Blu-Ray features in the Playstation3 leads to EU customs seizures of the bestselling console. Could the same now happen in the United States?...  »
PGI seals golden future for Cornish pasty
Geographical Indication for the humble baked snack could work wonders for Cornwall’s turnover...  »
The 2011 Royal Wedding: marrying IP regulations to UK celebrations
The upcoming Royal Wedding presents a host of trading opportunities – but not all of them will pass regulatory muster. Marks & Clerk partner Kirsten Gilbert looks at the intellectual property is....  »
EU enhancement sets stage for single European patent
Seven months on from a scathing Advocate General opinion on the framework for a unified European patent, the initiative has been revived once more...  »
Dave becomes Goliath in European trademark ruling
Full-scale re-brand awaits cult cable channel as tale of two Daves ends in Europe...  »