Litigation
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...  »
Merchandise man throws in the towel over trademark suit
American Football collectors’ item waves goodbye to counterfeit versions...  »
Ruling could alter gene pool of US patent law
Much-anticipated outcome of case concerning patents on breast cancer genes may lead to wave of biotech filings...  »
Tobacco companies hit out at Australian High Court decision on plain packaging
Legal ruling gives de-branding scheme the green light – but as publication of the full decision is postponed, tobacco companies maintain their opposition...  »
Painted into a corner? Brand value of artists’ estates under threat from legal action
Fears over lawsuits and legal costs are forcing art experts to wind up their authentication work. Matt Packer explains how the trend could seriously damage the art market’s IP credentials...  »
EU swings and roundabouts hinder single patent’s approval
Matt Packer outlines the latest political manoeuvres that have left Europe’s unitary patent in limbo once again...  »
Luggage brand gets legal attaché on the case to Avenge box design
Container for collection of comic-book adventures also has a lawsuit in store...  »
EU resolution for more effective action on fakes
Following last year’s setback for European enforcement against bogus goods, a crusading MEP is working to untangle the thorny issue of goods in transit, writes Jo Russell...  »