Brexit discussions focus on immigration and trade relations but it has interesting repercussions for community trade mark registrations too.
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Apple tries to contain XcodeGhost malware which infected apps distributed via App Store. Hundreds of apps and millions of users affected.
U.S. court grants summary judgment against Warner-Chappell - there is no valid copyright in Happy Birthday lyrics. Didn't we all know that?
Google is ordered to extend the 'right to be forgotten' globally and remove links extending outside the EU.
Today, part of an international project, ICO has launched a review of children's websites & apps to consider international privacy concerns.
Court rules on "Blurred Lines" copyright infringement - maybe the title should have been "The Law is Clear Lines".
Inspirational talk this morning from @jimmyicedcoffee on creating a powerful brand. Part of a powerful brand is the protection behind it.
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OHIM has said that applications to register JE SUIS CHARLIE as a trade mark are likely to face objection as being contrary to public policy.
As 'vape' makes it into the dictionary, the number of patents published for e-cigarette inventions jumps from 220 in 2012 to 650 in 2014.
Aldi found themselves on the other side of the trade mark protection battle as they failed to stop ALI foods registering 'similar' name.
The European Patent Office and the Intellectual Property Office of India have agreed to renew their co-operation on patents.
Maximising the value of your IP and government tax incentives - our seminar on 25 Nov at Chilworth. Let me know if you would like an invite.
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#IPOStudentshIP Enterprise Awards 2014 launched today. £750,000 funding for enterprising uni projects available at bit.ly/1z9Pryj
Good to hear Radio 4 discussing the new copyright parody exceptions coming into force later this week.
Kuwait acceded to both the Berne Convention & Paris Convention, effective December '14. This will make IP enforcement easier there.
1 Oct sees the introduction of a pilot scheme which gives music videos an age rating and will allow parents to block content. About time.