Industry & Regulatory Bodies
Twitter hands back patent power to employee inventors
Social network and blogging tool unveils major shakeup of relationship between company and staff over IP ownership – but experts question practicality of new arrangement...  »
Microsoft wields trademark law as weapon in malware battle
Distribution methods for harmful programs land Zeus racketeers a brand-abuse lawsuit...  »
Strength in fewer numbers: law firms consolidate in merger surge
For law firms aiming to exploit the global market, standalone expansion may no longer make economic sense, writes Nick Huber. Instead, many are aiming to meet their international ambitions through mer....  »
Eurovision bosses plan domain of song
 European Broadcasting Union aims to land online suffix for ostentatious contest… and also hopes for a .radio hit ...  »
Navigating the sea change in US patent law
Debate around the America Invents Act often obscured the salient facts behind the legislation. Richard Willoughby and Jason Rutt of Rouse UK and David W Long of US law firm Dow Lohnes explain the Actâ....  »
The Co-operative becomes first high street brand to acquire ABS status
UK legal services take a step into the consumer world with the ratification of well known supermarket and banking chain...  »
Manchester United meet their match in UK taxman
Top football club saves image over controversial rights fees to players...  »
Biotech group welcomes plans to enhance UK pharma R&D
BioIndustry Association credits spending package as positive step, but argues that further innovative thinking is required to drive scientific investment...  »
Blow for liberalisation of US law firms – but debate over issue goes on
A New York judge has dismissed a lawsuit launched to shake up the financial and management structures of traditional US law firms. Matt Packer examines the ruling, and asks: what now for America’s l....  »
Lord of the Rights: brand war over Hobbit pub ends in licensing truce
Tribute-paying tavern and long-term rights holder come to terms over signage, décor and drinks options after cease-and-desist skirmish...  »