UK
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...  »
Blow for liberalisation of US law firms – but debate over issue goes on
A New York judge has dismissed a lawsuit launched to shake up the financial and management structures of traditional US law firms. Matt Packer examines the ruling, and asks: what now for America’s l....  »
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...  »
Highway of convenience links UK and German patent applicants
Filing process set to improve for innovators aiming to secure patents on a bilateral basis...  »
Lord of the Rights: brand war over Hobbit pub ends in licensing truce
Tribute-paying tavern and long-term rights holder come to terms over signage, décor and drinks options after cease-and-desist skirmish...  »
ACTA under attack in Europe and US as backers hold firm
European authorities have been asked to examine the anti-counterfeiting legislation following voting chaos. Meanwhile, US politicians have begun to campaign against the text, seeing parallels with SOP....  »
EPO project to push patent data beyond the language barrier goes live
First stage of machine-translation scheme makes its debut, with Japan lined up to join the next phase ...  »
Pfizer victorious in EU case against Viagra sound-alike drinks brand
General Court of the European Union detects deliberate confusion in alcoholic drink line’s bid to benefit from phonetic association with popular drug...  »
Pioneering form of IP Rights aims for positive image
Innovative law to protect likenesses of well-known figures is likely to spark interest from high-profile celebrities...  »