Industry & Regulatory Bodies
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...  »
Soundalike brand proves Cointreau-versial for orange liqueur lawyers
Beverage producer levels cocktail of allegations against Mexican rival, and manages tequila three birds with one stone...  »
Pressure mounts on ICANN to tighten trademark protection in new domains landscape
Coalition of major brand owners calls for reassurance on safeguards as internet registrations set to soar...  »
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...  »
UK web users harvest 345m illegal tracks in first half of 2012
First-ever Digital Music Index finds that pirated songs eclipse legal downloads by more than 100m units...  »
NESTA launches ‘Plan I’ to make up for UK’s ‘lost decade’ of innovation
Charity tables 12 recommendations for rebuilding the UK economy around an inventive infrastructure...  »
How to bust the adbusters?
A recent online protest has shown that adbusting is a particularly challenging form of brand abuse. NewLegal Review examines its damaging effects...  »
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...  »
Banana skin strikes for Velvet Underground in Warhol image lawsuit
New York’s godfathers of alternative rock slip up in copyright segment of case against pop artist’s estate – but trademark claim on banana design continues...  »
Kiwi power sends .nz domain soaring over half-million mark
Suffix extension with a twang of national pride becomes an instant hit with New Zealand’s online community...  »