Lego wins landmark case in China
Lego says it has won a landmark copyright case in China against rival products almost identical to its famous coloured toy bricks As reported in a BBC news story this week which you can read… read more…
House of Commons approves draft UPC legislation
The UK Parliament has advised that the House of Commons approved the draft Unified Patent Court (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2017 yesterday This draft Order must also be approved… read more…
No rabbits out of the hat from the Chancellor…
In the first of the new autumn Budget cycles, Chancellor Phillip Hammond laid out a “steady as she goes” Budget There were some big announcements for those looking to get onto the housing ladder… read more…
Cutting down the food waste-line…
Food production is the biggest industry in the world and now, more than ever, the food technology sector is under immense pressure to meet the needs of a rapidly expanding population, both in… read more…
Life Could Be Looking Sweeter For The Food Industry
The food industry is currently facing challenges from many angles, including catering to new consumer trends, which include the increased popularity of vegetarianism, veganism, and the desire for… read more…
A Valuable Lesson From Trunki: Why Protecting Your Designs is Vital
Encouraging acknowledgement from Rob Law (Trunki CEO and founder) of the importance of filing registered designs with “Trunki [now filing] a registered design for just about everything”, as… read more…
Extended deadline for comments in UPC case
The German constitutional court has extended the deadline for comments in the constitutional case against the Unified Patent Court Agreement from 31 October to 31 December We should therefore not… read more…
Will Luxury Goods Manufacturers Impose Restrictions on Authorised Distributors?
Advocate General Wahl has issued his preliminary ruling on the interpretation of competition law in selective distribution agreements A luxury perfume manufacturer, Coty Germany, is in dispute… read more…
Interim Injunctions: A Risky Move or a Useful Tool?
Interim injunctions are a helpful tool to prevent potential infringement at an early stage of the litigation process, months before a court trial would take force However, there are risks involved… read more…
