IP. media and technology law counsel interested in books, arts, public affairs, economics, science and technology
Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, UK
Joined March 2008
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Guy Ellis steps up as NCC Group chief after pivot to cyber thebusinessdesk.com/northwes…
Ale-flavoured ice cream set to offer a 'distinctly Yorkshire indulgence' | TheBusinessDesk.com thebusinessdesk.com/yorkshir…
Company's tidal energy project deploys AI wildlife monitoring in Anglesey waters - South West thebusinessdesk.com/south-we…
My case note on Meade J's decision in Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and another v ZTE Corporation and others [2026] EWHC 999 (Pat) (1 May 2026). This was a lengthy hearing to determine a FRAND licence fee for a SEP patent portfolio. nipclaw.blogspot.com/2026/10…
My case note on Judge Melissa Clarke's judgment in Charles and Ivy Ltd and another v Chelsea Supplies Ltd [2026] EWHC 2556 (IPEC) (9 Oct 2026). This was an inquiry as to damages for copyright infringement. Interesting comments on vicarious liability etc. nipclaw.blogspot.com/2026/10…
My case note on David Stone's judgment in DLP Limited v Coram UK Holding Limited. [2026] EWHC 2448 (IPEC). This was a patent infringement claim with a counterclaim for revocation on grounds of anticipation and obviousness. nipclaw.blogspot.com/2026/10…
In "New Business and Property Division", I reported the Lady Chief Justice's announcement of a new Business and Property Division to be established in the new legal year. Yesterday, the Courts and Tribunal Judiciary announced the launch of the Division. nipcnews.blogspot.com/2026/1…
The September 2026 issue of my IP and Tech Law Newsletter contains important decisions on trade mark law and assessment of damages, valuation of IP rich businesses, 4 UK cities in 100 top innovation clusters, Manx IP law and much more.
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Yesterday I mentioned @M_SParc's Tanio 2026. Immediately after that conference, @_businesswales held a seminar on AI and Business which was one of the best events of its kind that I have ever attended. I discuss it in nipcwales.blogspot.com/2026/…
Yesterday I attended @M_SParc's Tanio 2026 Finance and Innovation Conference. There were lots of great presentations and discussions as well as many interesting new businesses. Here is how I got on. nipcwales.blogspot.com/2026/…
My case note on Recorder Amanda Michaelds's judgment in Flowerbx Ltd v Flowers Box London Ltd [2026] EWHC 2233 (IPEC) 7 Sept 2026. This was an action for infringement and a counterclaim for invalidity under s.47 (1) or revocation under s,46 (1). nipclaw.blogspot.com/2026/09…
Bank of England reveals new office space in Leeds | TheBusinessDesk.com thebusinessdesk.com/yorkshir…
Glencore wins battle to pursue £176m fraud claim against collapsed oil refinery | TheBusinessDesk.com thebusinessdesk.com/yorkshir…
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Proposals advance for garrison town community and enterprise hub | TheBusinessDesk.com thebusinessdesk.com/yorkshir…
Cornish broadband provider launches UK's first TiVo-powered internet TV service - South West thebusinessdesk.com/south-we…
Airport trial proves hydrogen can cut diesel use and reduce carbon emissions - South West thebusinessdesk.com/south-we…
Yesterday @wipo published its Global Innovation Index Ranking of the Top 100 Innovation Clusters. I am glad to see that Manchester is still on the list with London, Oxford and Cambridge though it has slipped from 94th to 97th place. ipnorthwest.blogspot.com/202…
My case note on David Stone's judgment in Automobile Club de L'Ouest (ACO) v Omologato Ltd [2026] EWHC 2265 (IPEC), which he handed down on 27 July 2026. This was a claim for trade mark infringement under s.10 (1), (2) and (3) of the Trade Marks Act 1994. nipclaw.blogspot.com/2026/09…
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