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Sheeran recovers costs despite defendant’s criticisms of pre-action conduct (Sheerans v Chokri)

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Clauses in conflict re-visited—construing arbitration, choice of law and jurisdiction clauses (AIG EUROPE SA v John Wood Group, CA)

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IP weekly highlights—23 June 2022

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High Court rejects application to transfer trade mark infringement proceedings to the IPEC (Lappet Manufacturing Company Ltd v Rassam)

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Introduction to revocation of patents

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Third party intellectual property rights indemnity clause—pro-supplier

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Exploiting intellectual property rights

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Moral rights

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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...

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Patent obviousness and common general knowledge

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The Company Names Tribunal

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Copyright—protectable works

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

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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...

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Background IP and Foreground IP definitions

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Patents—South Africa—Q&A guide

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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...

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