What forms of intellectual property are there?

October 15, 2012

This post addresses the basics of the law of intellectual property by outlining what forms of intellectual property exist under the law of England and Wales, how they’re defined, and what they’re useful for. This is only, as above, a basic guide and we recommend talking to an intellectual property solicitor, particularly if your intellectual […]

Read the full article →

3 Key Steps to Protecting Your Intellectual Property

October 14, 2012

Many people don’t realize that intellectual property is often far more valuable than actual physical property. Intellectual property is something created by a certain person that is unique and has the possibility of bringing them economic benefit. This ‘property’ doesn’t even have to be touchable; it can be something as intangible as a trade secret […]

Read the full article →

Photographers Risk Incarceration to Procure Image of Bieber

October 12, 2012

Hunting Prey for Profit Paul Raef gets up early each morning to hunt his prey. His tools to catch those he stalks are a fast car, a network of paid snitches and an expensive camera. He roams the canyons of Hollywood to find movie and recording stars at their most private moments. Each picture he […]

Read the full article →

New fast-track court for intellectual property disputes unveiled

October 5, 2012

A new fast-track court for intellectual property disputes has been launched in the United Kingdom with a “small claims court” being opened at the Patent County Courts. This post will take a look at this change, assess the advantages and disadvantages of such a system, and see how it will aid the parties to litigation. […]

Read the full article →

Legal Writers: Does My Business Contract Protect Intellectual Property?

September 20, 2012

The answer to this question is based on the nature of the relationship between the contracting entities. General publication laws give the copyright ownership of published intellectual property to the publisher. The general test is determining who is the actual publisher. Ghost writers always relinquish any claim to intellectual property rights when they accept a […]

Read the full article →

Who Has the Right to Profit From Famous Antique Art?

September 20, 2012

Profiting off of the intellectual property of another can be hazardous for the unwary. Poorly drafted licensing agreements can be unenforceable or result in extensive litigation. Happily, not all intellectual property is subject to legal restraints. With certain limitations, business owners may legally profit off of art antiquities. Copyright Law Society protects artists via copyright […]

Read the full article →

Thailand Intellectual Property – Enlarging the Scope of Trademark Protection?

September 20, 2012

Post-Application Amendments to Goods / Services in Thailand Trademarks Distinct from other jurisdictions, the globally recognized doctrine against enlarging the scope of protection as applicable to Trademarks is much relaxed in its restrictiveness in Thailand, particularly in practice with the local Intellectual Property register, the Department of Intellectual Property (“DIP“). While it stands true that […]

Read the full article →

Ramifications of the WIPO Treaty

September 20, 2012

Last month’s signing of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Treaty in Beijing heralded a new beginning for big screen performers. The elation was evident from the various sentiments that emanated from Roberta Reardon and Ken Howard. The two co-presidents of the Screen Actors Guild — American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) said […]

Read the full article →

Work created for a business – who owns the intellectual property rights?

September 10, 2012

Employees are employed by (for-profit) businesses for a reason – so that the business can profit in some form from their labour. Sometimes an employee’s labour results in the creation of an original piece of work – for example if they create a new piece of software or draft a new policy paper. When an […]

Read the full article →

Why employers need to take IP issues seriously

July 29, 2012

Employing staff and employment law generally can be extremely difficult for employers to get their heads around, with the morass of employment legislation out there. It is understandable that many small employers tend to focus on the issues of possible unfair dismissal claims or discrimination, which are big risks to their business, both in legal […]

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →