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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...  »
Drive with caution online
In his guest blog, Jeremy Phillips advises IP-rich companies how to avoid online scrapes...  »
EU enhancement sets stage for single European patent
Seven months on from a scathing Advocate General opinion on the framework for a unified European patent, the initiative has been revived once more...  »
Dave becomes Goliath in European trademark ruling
Full-scale re-brand awaits cult cable channel as tale of two Daves ends in Europe...  »
Chief Justice: Australian law firms changing in the light of legal outsourcing
Influence of legal services outsourcing providers means that traditional law-firm business models are no longer sustainable, says Chief Justice of New South Wales...  »
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...  »
City law-firm founder joins CPA Global as Chairman
David Harrel sees great opportunities ahead in a changing industry for leading IP and legal services outsourcing provider...  »
Law firms failing to take full advantage of Twitter
New research shows that law firms lack the personal touch for effective use of the popular network, and are missing opportunities to build new markets ...  »