10th May 2001 | marketinglaw

Whose brand is it anyway?

Written Osborne Clarke on 10 May 2001

The Board of the company running Cornwall’s Eden Project were surprised to discover who had applied to register “The Eden Project” as a trade mark. Topic: Brands Who: The…
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Radio streaming highlights rights exposure

Written Osborne Clarke on 10 May 2001

Simulcasting radio transmissions in air and on the net seemed like a great idea until ad performers’ fees forced a shut down in the US. Topic: Selling on-line Who:…
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Oasis faces away gig on ‘what fee without Noel?’ dispute.

Written Osborne Clarke on 10 May 2001

Could Oasis sue in the UK after a German concert organiser refused to pay the full fee for Oasis minus Noel? Topic: Jurisdiction Who: Definitely Maybe (Touring) Ltd and…
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New penalties for copiers

Written Osborne Clarke on 10 May 2001

Soon discrepancies between the criminal penalties for trade mark and copyright infringement look like biting the dust. Topic: Copyright New Development: New Development: Proposed new criminal sanctions for copyright…
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Legal Health Warning – Smoking Causes Constructive Dismissal

Written Osborne Clarke on 10 May 2001

Are employers legally obliged to provide smoking areas for nicotine-addicted staff? It has long been a controversial issue in the workoversial issue in the workplace whether staff should be…
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Last laugh for joke prize winner

Written Osborne Clarke on 10 May 2001

Radio Buxton offered a prize Renault Clio but forgot to say it was just 8cm long. Topic: Games of chance and skill Who: Radio Buxton and Catherine McGowan When:…
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Highbury Stallholder spikes Arsenal guns

Written Osborne Clarke on 10 May 2001

Arsenal FC had been fighting a running battle for ten years with an Essex stallholder over Gunners branded clothing. Topic: Brands Who: Arsenal Footb Who: Arsenal Football Club Plc…
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Health claims: new Code

Written Osborne Clarke on 10 May 2001

Who or what is the Joint Health Claims Initiative, and what are they saying about health claim in advertising? Topic: Food Who: The Joint HealtB>Who: The Joint Health Claims…
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End of the line for phone box sex cards?

Written Osborne Clarke on 10 May 2001

After years of unsuccessful attempts to control this sleazy practice, it now looks like the end game, but the devil will be in the drafting of the new law. …
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DTI Guide solves mobile phone goods/services dilemma

Written Osborne Clarke on 10 May 2001

As the new Distance Selling Regulations stipulate different cancellation periods depending on whether goods or services are bought, just where do mobile phones by mail order fit into this? …
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Double Click wins Privacy Case

Written Osborne Clarke on 10 May 2001

Electronic profiling without express prior consent does not violate US data privacy laws, held Judge Naomi Rice Buchwald in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.…
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Crate & Barrel verdict brings relief for brand owners.

Written Osborne Clarke on 10 May 2001

When Jacob J started going on in Chancery about telescopes and the Internet, what exactly was he on about? Topic: BrandsWho: Euromarket De Who: Euromarket Designs Inc v Peters…
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