All Articles in Intellectual property
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“Retouched photographs” guidelines
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ASA blogger ruling sheds light on “control” definition
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Search engines agree to a voluntary code on the removal of links to content which infringes IP
IP Google and Bing have teamed up with the UK IPO to agree a voluntary code aimed at demoting search engine links to copyright infringing websites. Ben Dunham reports.
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Does the use of Google AdWords or AdSense raise the risk of trade mark infringement or passing off claims for brands?
The High Court rejected Argos’s trade mark infringement claims against Argos Systems Inc’s use of www.argos.com with Google AdSense. Anna Williams investigates the extent to which Google AdWords or AdSense can give rise to trade mark or passing off risks.
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New French regulation adds requirements for retouched photographs
France imposes new obligations on advertisers to fight against misrepresentation of females’ bodies. Claire Bouchenard and Julia Darcel report.
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Could animal rights body upload photos of “Amazing Animals” zoo?
Heythrop Zoological Sales (t/a Amazing Animals) were not impressed when photographs of its animal charges were uploaded by the Captive Animals Protection Society as part of its campaigning. Kate Robinson reports on the ensuing litigation.
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DC Comics and Marvel back down in “Superhero” battle
Businessman Graham Jules did not roll over when the world’s leading superhero comic publishers threatened to sue over the title of his self-help manual “Business zero to superhero.” Kate Robinson reports on the gripping denouncement.
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Grenade energy drink litigation raises two key points
“Grenade Energy Ltd (“GEL”) was the registered company name of the drinks business sued by competitor IPEC Grenade UK. IPEC had “Grenade” trade mark registrations. Could the sole shareholder and director be personally liable? Thomas Spanyol reports.
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New EU Trade Secrets Directive: key points for marketers
The wide definition of “trade secrets” in the new eponymous directive means that marketers should not ignore its potential implications. Ben Dunham reports.
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BMW sues BMW specialist Technosport London Ltd over use of BMW brands
“Technosport are the BMW and Mini specialist garage for servicing & maintenance in London” says the search engine result. How much use can a non-authorised garage make of car brands? Kate Robinson reports the judgement in BMW vs Technosport.
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German Federal Court lays down online review guidelines
A dentist received a poor review on a website but denied he had ever treated the reviewer and sued the web portal operator. What duties did the portal operator have to verify the review? Stephan Bahner reports.
