IP Management
Time for a UK redesign of key IP laws?
Professionals in the British design industry have had their say on the legal system that is meant to protect their output – and have found it wanting. Matt Packer investigates the problems, and une....  »
Microsoft bans Xbox users over Halo 4 piracy
Consoles give technology corporation clues about IP abuse of its most important games release this year...  »
No disguising US Navy’s trademark rights in camouflage case
Appeal board finds that military division’s IP claims to series of uniform patterns are spotless...  »
Patent offices of US and Europe seal landmark harmonisation deal
Bilateral work-sharing plan could open the way for fully integrated patent system between the two continents...  »
IP becomes master of disguise on Halloween night
Outfits for attending the planet’s annual dressing-up party do more than conceal people’s identities. They also harbour their own unique set of copyright, trademark and image-rights issues, wri....  »
WIPO director calls for worldwide system of IP rules to quell ‘patent wars’
In a keynote address, Dr Francis Gurry suggests a solution to IP challenges posed by global markets...  »
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...  »
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...  »
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...  »