Regulatory & Compliance
Judges warn legal aid cuts will lead to lawyer shortfall
Administrative hurdles, recruitment challenges and narrowed access to justice are set to result from UK government policy, says leading judiciary council...  »
Multiple-patent shoot-‘em-up triggers Playstation ban
LG Electronics suit against Sony over Blu-Ray features in the Playstation3 leads to EU customs seizures of the bestselling console. Could the same now happen in the United States?...  »
PGI seals golden future for Cornish pasty
Geographical Indication for the humble baked snack could work wonders for Cornwall’s turnover...  »
The 2011 Royal Wedding: marrying IP regulations to UK celebrations
The upcoming Royal Wedding presents a host of trading opportunities – but not all of them will pass regulatory muster. Marks & Clerk partner Kirsten Gilbert looks at the intellectual property is....  »
Laws lost in transit? Assessing the EU’s stance on counterfeit goods
A number of recent rulings by the European Court of Justice appear to suggest that the court has decided to turn a blind eye to counterfeit goods in transit, says The Novagraaf Group’s Susan Wall...  »
Dave becomes Goliath in European trademark ruling
Full-scale re-brand awaits cult cable channel as tale of two Daves ends in Europe...  »
Blow for EU trademark holders as Court of Justice lets counterfeits pass
IP owners must prove that goods are intended for sale in Europe before potential for infringement is acknowledged...  »
Barriers removed in US-China IP talks
US Commerce secretary announces bilateral progress on IP, but says ‘meaningful outcomes’ must now flow from the talks...  »
Fake IP agency targets companies with trademark scam
Imposter aims to dupe UK businesses into handing over excessive sums of money in bogus renewals ploy...  »
Writing’s on The Wall: Pink Floyd contract case serves lesson in drafting
In efforts to meet commercial challenges, record label EMI had pinned its hopes on digital sales of its Pink Floyd catalogue. However, writes Matt Packer, contractual clauses came home to roost...  »