Insights
New trends in ESI: has network pride led to privacy’s fall?
Recent innovations in the networking field have raised public expectations of online privacy. Matt Packer asks whether these hopes are realistic...  »
UK Coalition tightens enforcement network in new scheme to tackle IP crime
Measures are unveiled to break web-based black market and raise awareness of IP crime as government accepts recommendations of the Hargreaves Review. Matt Packer explains the plan...  »
The Force of IP rights in the third dimension
A long time ago in a workshop far, far away, a rebel designer planned to make copies of Darth George’s bad guys. But the Empire struck back. Jo Russell charts the adventure…...  »
Be sure to hit the IP Rights target in mergers and acquisitions
McDermot Will & Emery’s Carey C Jordan picks out the top five IP traps in M&A transactions...  »
In-house selection: choosing your legal management strategy
New solutions for the better management of old legal needs are emerging. But, to be effective, they need to better define what they can do and how they work with in-house teams, says Simon Harper, co-....  »
The great IP debate: giving generously or giving up?
Three major UK universities have joined forces in a scheme to give away their intangible assets to industry. Matt Packer reports from a recent debate on the plan...  »
Companies, competition law and the government: a radical new framework?
Proposed changes to the UK’s competition law regime could have a significant impact on businesses operating in the territory, writes Caroline Thomas of Norton Rose...  »
Intrusive papers and data skyscrapers: how e-discovery advantages could make headline news
Newspaper offices are teeming with electronic information. So when a major title becomes embroiled in civil suits, writes Jo Russell, only methodical e-discovery methods can pinpoint the evidence...  »
Does the super injunction have a function in the social media age?
They have become cornerstones of privacy for public figures, yet have generated ample coverage of their own. Matt Packer examines the high profile of super injunctions, and asks whether they can survi....  »
Patent valuation: an art or a science?
Corporate IP departments under pressure to cut costs are turning to their patent portfolios. But which rights should they let lapse, sell or guard tight? BT’s Simon Roberts offered some advice to de....  »