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US shutdown for non-lawyer ownership debate
American Bar Association dramatically closes door on alternative business structures for law firms...  »
Europe and Brazil strike up patent partnership
Mutual filing processes and technical disclosures set for major improvements in wake of agreement...  »
Microsoft wields trademark law as weapon in malware battle
Distribution methods for harmful programs land Zeus racketeers a brand-abuse lawsuit...  »
Twitter hands back patent power to employee inventors
Social network and blogging tool unveils major shakeup of relationship between company and staff over IP ownership – but experts question practicality of new arrangement...  »
Eurovision bosses plan domain of song
 European Broadcasting Union aims to land online suffix for ostentatious contest… and also hopes for a .radio hit ...  »
Village People Macho Man leaps hurdle in song rights case
Disco singer one step closer to reclaiming his songs after key point in opponents’ bid for dismissal turns out to be not much Cop...  »
The Co-operative becomes first high street brand to acquire ABS status
UK legal services take a step into the consumer world with the ratification of well known supermarket and banking chain...  »
Biotech group welcomes plans to enhance UK pharma R&D
BioIndustry Association credits spending package as positive step, but argues that further innovative thinking is required to drive scientific investment...  »
Manchester United meet their match in UK taxman
Top football club saves image over controversial rights fees to players...  »
Costs trigger most complaints to legal ombudsman
Excessive legal services charges and vague invoice descriptions have triggered a wave of protest from UK consumers, according to latest report from industry watchdog...  »