Regulatory & Compliance
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....  »
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...  »
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...  »
UK web users harvest 345m illegal tracks in first half of 2012
First-ever Digital Music Index finds that pirated songs eclipse legal downloads by more than 100m units...  »
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...  »
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...  »
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...  »
Social media spotlight: latest legal moves in the UK and US
A defamation case and the opinion of a labour-rights body show how the UK and US legal systems are adjusting to a network of challenges, writes Matt Packer...  »
The Olympic struggle to guard sponsors’ brands during the 2012 Games
Leading brands have staked considerable financial investments in becoming official Olympics sponsors. But, in a media environment where competitors are keen to latch on to the sports craze, can the ex....  »
Auction of major Kodak patent portfolios cleared at Bankruptcy Court
Ruling splits off sale of patent holdings from final stages of ownership dispute, as photography giant continues to weather financial difficulties...  »