IP
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...  »
Keeping secrets: recipes for confidentiality
Rumours in February that Coca-Cola’s secret recipe was revealed have been dismissed by the beverage company as a hoax, but the theft of trade secrets is no laughing matter, says Nicholas Bolter of E....  »
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…...  »
There’s something awfully familiar about this place…
Fake handbags, garments and perfumes are so last week. Matt Packer reports that counterfeiters in China have something altogether bigger in mind: entire locations...  »
Imitation: fragrant flattery or unfair competition?
A recent decision of Germany’s Federal court, the Bundesgerichtshof, has added an interesting footnote to issues of trademark law and comparative advertising raised in the L’Oréal v Bellure ‘sm....  »
Ugly discovery blights Facebook rights fight
Squabble over documents, data and hardware puts added pressure on bitter ownership battle...  »
Google AdWords trademark confusion continues to flower
A recent opinion and forthcoming ruling from Europe’s Court of Justice could combine to provide a useful clarification regarding the use of Google AdWords and its relationship with trademarks. Simon....  »
The Hargreaves Review: an inventive step in the right direction?
In the wake of the Hargreaves Review, journalists were so busy examining its copyright message that they forgot to probe shortfalls in its patent proposals. Gwilym Roberts of Kilburn & Strode brin....  »
Fears grow over high price of domain name fame
Experts at key US internet conference challenge brand confusion and financial risks posed by impending new domains...  »
Peering over examiner’s shoulder encouraged in patent project
A new online scheme allowing members of the public to comment on patent applications aims to raise IP quality in the UK and yield economic benefits, writes Matt Packer...  »