Litigation
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...  »
How Facebook’s IPO spawned a network of litigation
The world’s leading social network faces a raft of legal problems after a troubled stock-market flotation. Nick Huber finds out what went wrong – and whether shareholder lawsuits are a new power i....  »
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...  »
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...  »
Disney braves for action to quash imitative DVD covers
Quick-change film titles and DVD box art amount to a ‘pattern of misleading consumers’, alleges leading maker of family films...  »
Paddy Power ambush ads fuelled by LOCOG reaction, experts agree
Following the Olympics, consensus emerges from marketing and IP gurus that little could be done to prevent online betting site’s themed campaign...  »