Joshua Marshall

Barrister, 8 New Square

Joshua joined 8 New Square as a tenant in 2022 following the successful completion of pupillage. He specialises in all areas of intellectual property law, including copyright, trade marks, patents, design rights, database rights, and related contractual and jurisdictional issues, as well as reputation management matters involving libel, slander, and malicious falsehood.

Prior to commencing pupillage, Joshua was a senior associate at an international law firm specialising in intellectual property law, where he was recognised as a “rising star” (Legal 500 and Managing IP).

Joshua acts for a wide range of clients, from high-end to high-street fashion designers and retailers, including household names, assisting in the protection and enforcement of their intellectual property rights. He also advises commercial entities across various sectors on the protection and enforcement of key brands, trade marks, and product technologies, and represents both individuals and businesses in protecting their reputations in the media and online.

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Can the assignment of a patent be retroactively effective?

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This Q&A considers whether the assignment of a patent can be retroactively effective.

If a building plot with planning permission is purchased, is there an inherent right to build according

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This Q&A considers whether there is an inherent right to build according to the plans and specifications of planning permission or would such use constitute infringement of the design rights and copyright in the plans where a building plot with planning permission is purchased. It goes on to consider issues relating to permission being required.

In section 17 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, it says ‘Copying in relation to a literary,

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This Q&A considers what it meant by ‘material’ as specified in section 17 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

Is it trade mark infringement to affix the name of a religious figure to a product in circumstances where

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This Q&A considers whether the affixation of the name of a religious figure to a product, in circumstances where the name of the religious figure is registered as an EU or UK trademark, is trade mark infringement.

Is there a risk of a claim for defamation being made against a company as a result of statements made at

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This Q&A looks at libel and slander as well as defences.

TMT

To provide for an effective assignment of future copyright works by a licensee back to the licensor (for

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This Q&A considers whether an original license by the licensor is sufficient consideration, in order for an assignment of works by a licensee back to the licensor.

What impact will Brexit have on patents and SPCs?

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This Q&A will look at what will happen to UK patent law following the departure of the UK from the EU.

What rights and restrictions does implied joint ownership of IP bestow on the respective parties?

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This Q&A considers the rights and restrictions that implied joint ownership of IP bestows on the respective parties.

What will be the impact of Brexit on UK national database rights? What might be ahead for UK database

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This Q&A considers the impact of Brexit on UK national database rights.