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Associated Newspapers’ appeal dismissed in Duchess case (HRH The Duchess of Sussex v Associated Newspapers Ltd)

The following Dispute Resolution news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Associated Newspapers’ appeal dismissed in Duchess case (HRH The Duchess of Sussex v Associated Newspapers Ltd)

IP weekly highlights—2 December 2021

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Voluntary licensing on the rise as Medicines Patent Pool signs second deal for coronavirus (COVID-19) treatment

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A stealthy trade mark acquisition successfully holds off an application for summary judgment (ABP Technology v Voyetra Turtle Beach—STEALTH)

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Introduction to revocation of patents

Introduction to revocation of patentsPatents may be revoked, that is, taken off the register of patents, if it is decided that they are invalid in...

Copyright infringement—remedies

Copyright infringement—remediesThis Practice Note covers the remedies available for copyright infringement.The remedies available in cases of...

Third party intellectual property rights indemnity clause—pro-supplier

1 Intellectual property rights indemnity 1.1 The Supplier shall defend the Customer against any third party claim that...

Exploiting intellectual property rights

Exploiting intellectual property rightsIP rights are only valuable if they make money for the business. Even if they are used in the business, a...

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Moral rights

Moral rightsThe nature of moral rightsThe Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (CDPA 1988) confers a number of personal rights on authors that are...

16th Nov

In-house

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Commercial use of fonts and typefaces

Commercial use of fonts and typefacesTypefaces are a key component of a brand’s identity, using a unique typeface helps a business to distinguish...

Produced in partnership with Jessica Stretch 16th Nov

In-house

Practice notes

Patent obviousness and common general knowledge

Patent obviousness and common general knowledgeObviousnessGeneral principles on obviousnessIn order to obtain and keep a patent, it is not enough that...

16th Nov

Practice notes

The Company Names Tribunal

The Company Names TribunalEstablishment and function of the Company Names TribunalThe Company Names Tribunal (the Tribunal) was established pursuant...

Produced in partnership with Penningtons Manches Cooper 16th Nov

Precedents

Section 9 witness statement (counterfeit goods)

Section 9 witness statement (counterfeit goods)CASE: R v [insert name of defendant]STATEMENT OF: [insert name of witness]AGE OF WITNESS: Over 18...

16th Nov

Practice notes

Indirect infringement of patents

Indirect infringement of patentsIntroduction to infringementA patent owner has to prove two elements before it can secure an infringement finding (and...

16th Nov

In-house

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Post-trial procedures and considerations

Post-trial procedures and considerationsIn the context of litigation, the trial hearing is understandably the primary focus of both litigants and the...

16th Nov

Practice notes

Copyright—protectable works

Copyright—protectable worksCategorisationCopyright is the exclusive right to do, and authorise others to do, certain acts in relation to copyright...

16th Nov

Practice notes

Remedies for infringement of registered or unregistered design right

Remedies for infringement of registered or unregistered design rightDesign protection in the UKDesigns are capable of being protected in a number of...

16th Nov

Precedents

Background IP and Foreground IP definitions

Background Intellectual Property ...

16th Nov

Practice notes

Copyright criminal offences

Copyright criminal offencesFor offences that have more of a public policy angle such as those involving counterfeit goods and piracy, it is possible...

16th Nov

Q&As

What are the requirements for an action to proceed in the UK where there are multiple claimants and one defendant?

What are the requirements for an action to proceed in the UK where there are multiple claimants and one defendant?This Q&A covers issuing of claims...

Produced in partnership with Kevin Leigh of No 5 Chambers 16th Nov

Practice notes

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and intellectual property rights

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and intellectual property rightsThis Practice Note discusses some of the key considerations and implications for IP...

16th Nov

COVID-19

Practice notes

Patents—South Africa—Q&A guide

Patents—South Africa—Q&A guideThis Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to patents in South Africa published as part of the...

16th Nov

Q&As

What is the practical procedure for applying for a declaration of non-infringement of a patent under section 71 of the Patents Act 1977?

What is the practical procedure for applying for a declaration of non-infringement of a patent under section 71 of the Patents Act 1977?The potential...

16th Nov

Precedents