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Released unlawful means conspiracy claims struck out because of the terms of parties’ settlement agreement (Maranello Rosso Ltd v Lohomij BV and others)

The following Commercial news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Released unlawful means conspiracy claims struck out because of the terms of parties’ settlement agreement (Maranello Rosso Ltd v Lohomij BV and others)

IP weekly highlights—16 September 2021

The following IP news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on IP weekly highlights—16 September 2021

Patenting AI-devised inventions—a look at the approach being taken in the UK and globally

The following IP news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Patenting AI-devised inventions—a look at the approach being taken in the UK and globally

Failure to apply to extend injunction stay means the injunction ‘bites’ (Cormeton Fire Protection Ltd v Pyrocel Ltd and another)

The following IP news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Failure to apply to extend injunction stay means the injunction ‘bites’ (Cormeton Fire Protection Ltd v Pyrocel Ltd and another)

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Tomlin orders

Tomlin ordersThis Practice Note considers Tomlin orders, which are often used in settling litigation. A Tomlin order comprises a consent order and a...

Introduction to passing off

Unlike many other countries, the UK has no unfair competition law. Brand owners seeking to prevent competitors from marketing ‘copycat’ products or...

Sub-licensing intellectual property rights

An intellectual property (IP) owner may choose to license its IP to a third party. This can be an effective route to generating revenue while...

Co-operative and community benefit societies

Co-operative and community benefit societiesWhat is a co-operative or community benefit society?A co-operative society or community benefit society...

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Rome II—application and interpretation

Rome II—application and interpretationThis Practice Note is for use when determining applicable law in respect of events giving rise to damage, where...

19th May

Practice notes

Brexit—exiting the EU under Article 50 [Archived]

Brexit—exiting the EU under Article 50 [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.This Practice Note contains...

Produced in partnership with Adam Cygan of University of Leicester 19th May

Brexit

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The scope of photographic copyright—the Red Bus case

The Red Bus case or Temple Island Collections v New English Teas was decided in the, as it was then, Patents County Court (PCC) in January 2012 and...

Produced in partnership with Boyes Turner LLP 19th May

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Performers’ rights and rights in performances

Protection for performersThis Practice Note summarises the rights known as performers’ rights which subsist in the UK under Part II of the Copyright,...

19th May

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Can the board of a co-operative and community benefit society (a registered society) delegate powers to any third party, and can the registered society grant a power of attorney to a third party to execute documents on its behalf?

Can the board of a co-operative and community benefit society (a registered society) delegate powers to any third party, and can the registered...

19th May

Practice notes

Remedies for trade mark infringement

This Practice Note outlines the civil remedies available in the UK to the proprietor of a UK trade mark, a comparable trade mark (EU) or a comparable...

19th May

Practice notes

Rome Convention—introduction and interpretation [Archived]

Rome Convention—introduction and interpretation [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.The UK is no longer...

19th May

Practice notes

Intellectual Property Enterprise Court—practical points on case management

Intellectual Property Enterprise Court—practical points on case managementIntroduction to the Intellectual Property Enterprise CourtThe Intellectual...

Produced in partnership with Angela Fox of Maucher Jenkins 19th May

Practice notes

Patent assignment and licensing

Patent assignment and licensingThe Patents Act 1977 (PA 1977) treats patents and patent applications as personal property rights. Rights in...

19th May

Practice notes

Image rights—protection, exploitation and taxation

As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has entered an...

Produced in partnership with JJ Shaw of Lewis Silkin LLP, Alex Kelham of Lewis Silkin LLP and Rob Meredith CTA of PKF Francis Clark 19th May

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Business and Property Courts

Business and Property CourtsCoronavirus (COVID-19)The guidance detailing normal practice set out in this Practice Note may be affected by measures...

19th May

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Requirements of the company seal

Requirements of the company sealThis Practice Note provides practical guidance regarding the requirements of the company seal. Where a company has a...

19th May

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Moral rights

IP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s...

19th May

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Parallel imports

ScopeThis Practice Note explains trade mark law on parallel trade. Parallel imports, or ‘grey market’ goods, are genuine goods that are placed on the...

Produced in partnership with Taylor Wessing LLP 19th May

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Types of dispute resolution

This practice note provides an overview of the main types of dispute resolution that are an alternative to litigation. As well as covering the main...

Produced in partnership with Boyes Turner LLP 19th May

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Registered and unregistered design right infringement

IP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s...

19th May

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Deepfakes

DeepfakesThis Practice Note considers the following legal issues, technical information and applications of deepfakes:•What is a deepfake?•How...

Produced in partnership with Kelsey Farish of DAC Beachcroft 16th Sep

Q&As

Where an agreement contains a confidentiality clause in favour of one party only, can the contractual relationship as a whole imply a common understanding of the confidential nature of the other party, notwithstanding the clause itself?

Where an agreement contains a confidentiality clause in favour of one party only, can the contractual relationship as a whole imply a common...

13th Sep

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Do you have a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) for use with a consultant?

Do you have a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) for use with a consultant?Our Consultancy services—overview contains general information on consultancy...

13th Sep

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If the name of a third party supplier is disclosed under a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), is it a breach of the NDA for the recipient to contract with the named supplier directly?

If the name of a third party supplier is disclosed under a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), is it a breach of the NDA for the recipient to contract...

13th Sep

Precedents

Confidentiality letter—mutual

Confidentiality letter—mutual[insert address of sender]Our ref: [insert reference]Your ref: [insert reference][Insert address of recipient]Date:...

13th Sep

In-house

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Confidentiality letter—one-way—pro-discloser

Confidentiality letter—one-way—pro-discloser[insert address of sender]Our ref: [insert reference]Your ref: [insert reference][insert address of...

13th Sep

In-house

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Confidentiality agreement—one-way—pro-discloser

Confidentiality agreement—one-way—pro-discloserThis Agreement is made on [date]Parties1[Insert name of party][ of [insert details] OR a company...

Produced in partnership with Gateley 13th Sep

In-house

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Confidentiality agreement—mutual

Confidentiality agreement—mutualThis Agreement is made on [date]Parties1[insert name of party] [of [insert details ] OR a company incorporated in...

13th Sep

In-house

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Confidentiality agreement—one-way—pro-recipient

Confidentiality agreement—one-way—pro-recipientThis Agreement is made on [date]Parties1[Insert name of party] [of [insert address] OR a company...

13th Sep

In-house

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Confidentiality letter—one-way—pro-recipient

Confidentiality letter—one-way—pro-recipient[insert address of sender]Our ref: [insert reference]Your ref: [insert reference][insert address of...

13th Sep

Q&As

What is the position in relation to translated documents in the context of legal advice privilege?

What is the position in relation to translated documents in the context of legal advice privilege?Legal Professional PrivilegeThe core aim of...

9th Sep

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Are recorded conversations between lay people legal and can they be used in legal proceedings?

Are recorded conversations between lay people legal and can they be used in legal proceedings?The law relating to the recording of conversations...

Produced in partnership with Chris Bryden of 4 King’s Bench Walk 9th Sep

Q&As

Is it a breach of confidentiality and/or a personal data breach (under the UK GDPR) if documents that have been disclosed to the other side (ie bank statements) during the disclosure process are then shown to a third party by the other side?

Is it a breach of confidentiality and/or a personal data breach (under the UK GDPR) if documents that have been disclosed to the other side (ie bank...

9th Sep

Precedents

Confidentiality agreement—corporate joint venture

Confidentiality agreement—corporate joint ventureThis Agreement is made on [insert day and month] 20[insert year]Parties1[insert name of first...

9th Sep

Practice notes

Image rights—protection, exploitation and taxation

Image rights—protection, exploitation and taxationAs of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with...

Produced in partnership with JJ Shaw of Lewis Silkin LLP, Alex Kelham of Lewis Silkin LLP and Rob Meredith CTA of PKF Francis Clark 8th Sep

Practice notes

Pre-Action Protocol on Media and Communications Claims

Pre-Action Protocol on Media and Communications ClaimsThis Practice Note provides guidance upon the application of the Pre-Action Protocol on Media...

Produced in partnership with David Hirst of 5RB 8th Sep

Precedents

Confidentiality letter—private M&A (asset purchase)—corporate seller

Confidentiality letter—private M&A (asset purchase)—corporate sellerStrictly private and confidentialTo: [insert buyer name][insert buyer...

25th Aug

Precedents

Confidentiality letter—private M&A—share purchase—corporate seller

Confidentiality letter—private M&A—share purchase—corporate sellerStrictly private and confidentialTo: [insert buyer name][insert buyer address]Date:...

25th Aug

Q&As

Is there a fiduciary relationship between a buyer and seller of goods?

Is there a fiduciary relationship between a buyer and seller of goods?Fiduciary relationshipsCertain specific relationships automatically give rise to...

24th Aug

Q&As

Can a provider of industry accreditation certificates release the insurance details of its accredited installers to an installer’s customer where the contract between the installer and its customer is silent on the issue?

Can a provider of industry accreditation certificates release the insurance details of its accredited installers to an installer’s customer where the...

23rd Aug

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Failure to apply to extend injunction stay means the injunction ‘bites’ (Cormeton Fire Protection Ltd v Pyrocel Ltd and another)

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